Liverpool’s Kone-Doherty praised for game-changing moment on international stage
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Trent Kone-Doherty, a 19-year-old Liverpool academy graduate, made a significant impact on the international stage with his debut for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 team during their European Championship qualifying match against Andorra at the Aviva Stadium.
Coming off the bench, Kone-Doherty provided the assist for Michael Noonan's winning goal, which secured a 1-0 victory for Ireland U21. Despite a tense match against a resilient Andorra side, Kone-Doherty's quick footwork, direct running, and intelligent play in the final third proved decisive, injecting much-needed energy and creativity into Jim Crawford's team.
After the game, the Derry-born winger expressed his determination to make the most of every opportunity to play and impress the manager. He emphasized his readiness to contribute whenever given minutes, reflecting a strong desire to be a regular part of the squad moving forward.
Kone-Doherty also spoke about his development at Liverpool's academy, highlighting the confidence he gains from training alongside some of the world's best players. He stated that trust from the manager to earn playing time reinforces his self-belief and motivates him to continue improving at what he considers the best club in the world.
His rise has attracted attention since moving to Liverpool in 2022 from Derry City, a club where he was a standout talent from a young age. He was previously named Player of the Tournament at the 2022 Miljan Miljanic Tournament in Serbia and earned professional status with Liverpool ahead of this breakthrough international performance.
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