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Former Derry City winger James McClean made an impressive debut last weekend after new
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill gave the 22 year rold his chance to shine at the stadium of light,
and the Irish international hopeful duly obliged by delighting the Wearside faithful with a
stunning impact performance after entering as a second-half substitute.
Ireland international Seamus Coleman believes his background in Gaelic football has put him
in good stead for life in the Premier League with Everton.
The 23-year-old tasted success with underage Donegal teams and well as his club side Killybegs
before opting to pursue a career in soccer when former Sligo Rovers manager Sean Connor saw enough
of the St Catherine's defender to offer him a contract in the League of Ireland.
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has promised to keep an eye on Sunderland's new signing James
McClean, after the Derry born player declared his intention to represent Ireland rather than the
IFA team.
The 22-year-old left winger wants to follow fellow Derry internationals Darron Gibson and Shane
Duffy into the Ireland senior team and Trap is happy to oblige.
