Portsmouth winger an unused substitute for Republic of Ireland as Rangers loanee skippers Scotland under-21s to victory

Ronan Curtis was an unused substitute for the Republic of Ireland last night.
By Will Rooney
Published 6th Sep 2019, 11:00 GMT
Updated 8th Sep 2019, 19:03 GMT
Ronan Curtis. Picture: Simon Cooper/PA WireRonan Curtis. Picture: Simon Cooper/PA Wire
Ronan Curtis. Picture: Simon Cooper/PA Wire

The Pompey winger remained on the bench as Mick McCarthy’s men clinched a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in a European Championships 2020 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Former Blues left-back Enda Stevens featured for Eire.

Curtis will be hoping to win his third cap for Ireland when they meet Bulgaria in a friendly on Tuesday in Dublin.

Ross McCrorie against skippered Scotland under-21s last night. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty ImagesRoss McCrorie against skippered Scotland under-21s last night. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images
Ross McCrorie against skippered Scotland under-21s last night. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images
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Meanwhile, Ross McCrorie skippered Scotland under-21s as they opened their Euro 2021 qualification bid with a 2-0 success against San Marino.

Billy Stark's men travel to Croatia on Tuesday.

Craig MacGillivray is out to make his Scotland bow tonight when they face Russia at Hampden Park.

The popular keeper has been called up to the senior squad for the first time in his career.

Related topics:Ronan CurtisScotlandRepublic of IrelandEnda StevensPortsmouthRangersCraig MacGillivrayMick McCarthyIreland

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