TROY OF THE ROVERS

Heimir hails hero Parrott for firing Ireland into World Cup play-offs

- MARK MCCADDEN

HEIMIR Hallgrímsson paid tribute to Troy Parrott after the Dubliner’s last-gasp World Cup heroics in Budapest yesterday.

Parrott's sensational hat-trick earned Ireland a remarkable comeback win and secured a spot in next March's World Cup playoffs — with the draw taking place on Thursday in Zurich.

Credit

Hallgrímsson said: "It's difficult not to give credit to a player that scores three goals in an important game like this one, I normally don't take players out of the equation.