However, on the evidence of last night, Murphy is well worth his place in the Irish set-up.
The 31-year-old former Celtic star hit an unstoppable first-time strike from outside the box to secure a 2-0 win for Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich against Brighton in the Championship last night.
Ireland's Daryl Murphy scored a stunning goal last night
EYEBROWS WERE RAISED when Martin O’Neill recalled Daryl Murphy to the Ireland squad after an absence of almost six years.
However, on the evidence of last night, Murphy is well worth his place in the Irish set-up.
The 31-year-old former Celtic star hit an unstoppable first-time strike from outside the box to secure a 2-0 win for Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich against Brighton in the Championship last night.
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