DOUBLE PUT PARROTT IN DREAMLAND

MATCH-WINNER Troy Parrott was lost for words after firing Republic of Ireland to a remarkable victory over Portugal to breathe new life into their World Cup qualification campaign.

- BY DAMIAN SPELLMAN

The AZ Alkmaar striker, 23, took his tally for club and country this season to 15 goals in as many games with a fine first-half double.

It secured a 2-0 Group F win at the Aviva Stadium, on a night when Cristiano Ronaldo picked up the first red card of his international career.