Charlie Bonner (right), with Ethan Buchanan after a Finn Harps Under-14 match
Charlie Bonner made his debut for the Republic of Ireland Under-15s on Tuesday afternoon as they faced Spain.
Bonner, who plays for the Finn Harps academy at Under-14 and Under-15 levels this year, came off the bench in the 4-0 defeat to Spain in the Albir Garden Resort in Alicante.
A former Keadue Rovers and Bonagee United youth player, Bonner came on at half-time as the hosts led 3-0 thanks to goals from Héctor Asumu, Pedro Ibañez, and Pau Sarrià.
Spain added a fourth in the final minute of the game through Ricardo Pérez.
The Irish side, all making their international debut, face Spain again on Thursday morning.
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