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12th Apr 2016

VIDEO: Cheeky Irish striker’s Zidane-like turn makes utter fool of defender

I'm over here numbnuts

Kevin McGillicuddy

We tried this, and face planted, more than once.

Two months out from the Euros and the most skilful Irish striker could be a man you may not have heard of before.

Millwall’s Aiden O’Brien has grabbed twelve goals in 46 appearances this season, but it’s a piece of sensational skill from last weekend that has really caught our eye.

In fact, based on this piece of skill alone we are prepared to pronounce Aiden and the new Zinedine Zidane.

The 22-year-old  did not score in the 3-1 win over Shrewesbury Town, but he did produce a Zizou-esque pirouette that left poor defender Jack Henry scratching his head.

Martin, Roy, quick, get down to the Den, this boy is the real deal.

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