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A 5-0 win over Iceland meant they finished second in their group, a point behind Belgium, who beat them in the opening fixture. Benfica’s Jaden Umeh, whose brother Franco was with the Ireland U21 squad in Pinatar this week, scored twice, adding to the brace he registered in the 2-0 win over hosts Poland at the weekend. Billy Canny (St Patrick’s Athletic), Finn Sherlock (Hoffenheim) and Charles Akinrintoyo (Shamrock Rovers) were also on target in the comprehensive win. The Belgians’ 2-2 draw with Poland earlier today meant they pipped Ireland to the top spot and Euros qualification. The Boys in Green were then made to wait as their World Cup qualification was dependent on the outcome of later games. Ultimately, six points were enough to secure O’Brien’s side a place at the Qatar tournament, as they finished among the four best runners-up out of the seven qualifying groups in League A. The 48-team tournament will take place later this year between 3 and 27 November. Advertisement Ireland: Moloney, Canny, McDonagh, Leonard, Sherlock, McDonnell (Akinrintayo, 58’), Finneran (C), McMahon-Brown (McAteer, 82’), Martos (Ozhianvuna, 73’), Umeh (Brody, 81’), Hayes (Solanke, 81’) Iceland: Ingvason, Ketilsson, Asgeirsson, Arnarsson (C), Samuelsson (Egill Orri Arnarsson, 46’), Andresson (Kristjansson, 46’), Gudmundsson, Sævarsson (Dadasoon, 46’), Gunnarsson (Johannsson, 63’), Gurung, Gudjonsson (Halldorsson, 63’) Referee: Danilo Nikolic (Serbia) UEFA European U17 Championship Elite Round Results Wednesday, March 19 | Belgium 1-0 Ireland Saturday, March 22 | Poland 0-2 Ireland Tuesday, March 25 | Ireland 5-0 Iceland Ireland Men’s Under-17 Squad Goalkeepers: George Moloney (Southampton), Alex Noonan (Shamrock Rovers). Defenders: Billy Canny (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Vincent Leonard (Dundalk), Oisin McDonagh (Venezia), Finn Sherlock (Hoffenheim), Ade Solanke (FC Lorient). Midfielders: Rory Finneran (Newcastle United), Billy Hayes (St Patrick’s Athletic), Ramon Martos (UD Almeria), Gavin McAteer (Finn Harps), Kian McMahon Brown (Burnley), Grady McDonnell (Club Brugge), Oskar Skoubo Keely (Bohemians). Forwards: Charles Akinrintayo (Shamrock Rovers), Brody Lee (Shamrock Rovers), Billy O’Neill (Bray Wanderers), Victor Ozhianvuna (Shamrock Rovers), Cillian Tollett (Galway United), Jaden Umeh (Benfica). Written by The 42 and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here. Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Ireland U17s secure historic World Cup qualification”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Ireland U17s secure historic World Cup qualification”. 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