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COLLINS ON A HIGH

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The LeaguePaper Team
15 September 2019

Hatters hitman nets on his Irish debut…

By Tom Blackett
LUTON striker James Collins couldn’t hide his delight after marking his Republic of Ireland debut with a goal against Bulgaria in midweek.
Collins came on for Stoke loanee Scott Hogan on the hour and sealed a 3-1 victory when he converted an Enda Stevens cross in the 86th minute.
The 28-year-old said: “I can’t describe how good that felt. To get my first cap for my country and top it off with a goal, I’m absolutely delighted.
“The gaffer (Mick McCarthy) changed a lot tonight but the lads who came in...

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