Troy Parrott feels there is no point dwelling on Armenia as Ireland set about attempting to reconstruct a crumbling World Cup qualifying campaign in Portugal this Saturday.
The AZ Alkmaar striker missed Ireland’s opening games in the group – a home draw with Hungary and an away defeat in Armenia – because of a knee injury.
But he has been recalled to the squad for Saturday’s trip to Lisbon and the subsequent home fixture against Armenia next Tuesday, though his availability for selection remains uncertain as he continues to make his way back to full fitness.
“I feel good, I’m progressing really well. I just have to take it day by day and see where I end up when the game on Saturday comes around,” says Parrott.
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