Brentford and Ireland defender Nathan Collins will captain Ireland against Finland on Thursday
Nathan Collins said his proud family were in tears when he was handed the captain’s armband for the first time during Ireland’s Nations League defeat to England last month.
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson will once again assign the role to the 23-year-old when the Boys in Green take on Finland in Helsinki on Thursday night.READ MORE: Evan Ferguson gives his verdict on Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson ‘jersey is too heavy’ remarks “I probably didn’t take in the moment as much as I should have , but that’s just the way I am. My family did, I think they were crying in the stand, honestly, it means a lot to me and my family.“I could go through this team and you could name six or seven boys who would help me out, chip in, talk, motivate, and it makes my job easier.
Collins has described the week so far as “very positive” - as Ireland look to secure their first win under new boss Hallgrímsson.
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