'A lot of nerves gone now' - Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien lauds opening win ...
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Republic of Ireland U17 head coach Colin O'Brien feels his side have got any sense of trepidation out of their system after opening their FIFA World Cup group campaign with a 4-1 victory over Panama in Qatar. The current crop of under-17s are the first Irish side to ever play at the World Cup at that age grade and were placed into a group with Panama, Uzbekistan and Paraguay in the 48-team tournament. With 32 teams advancing to the knockout stages, victory in the opening game could go a very long way towards potential progression and Ireland delivered with two goals in each half against Panama, courtesy of Jaden Umeh, Kian McMahon-Brown, Michael Noonan and Max Kovalevskis. FT: Panama 1-4...