Still only 22, the Ireland striker is fulfiling the promise he showed as a teenager in a Dutch culture allowing him to grow
Troy Parrott (right) celebrates scoring against Elfsborg last Wednesday and (left) talking to the Irish Independent after last Sunday’s league game. Photos: Getty/Aidan Fitzmaurice
As a striker, whose game is built around making the right move at the right moment, Troy Parrott knows timing is everything.
Last Wednesday was a big day for the Dubliner as he marked his debut in European competition by scoring a key goal from the penalty spot for Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in their 3-2 Europa League win at home to Swedish outfit Elfsborg.