Blackpool's Roache in action at U17s Euros

Blackpool youngster Rowan Roache is currently in action for the Republic of Ireland at the Under-17 UEFA European Championships.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th May 2017, 13:33 GMT

Updated 10th May 2017, 16:28 GMT

The 17-year-old striker scored in Ireland's 2-1 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Sunday, which was their second group game of the competition.

Roache found space following a great pass and unleashed a right footed drive from the edge of the area that flew into the bottom corner

He also started in Ireland's opener, where they went down to a 1-0 defeat against Serbia.

Blackpool's youth team lift league title

Ireland now play their final Group C game against Germany on Wednesday, live on Eurosport, with a place in the quarter-finals the aim.

Roache has played a leading role in Blackpool youth team's impressive season, scoring over 30 times to help the young Seasiders pick up a league and cup double.