Stephen Kenny noted in his post match interview that his side had beaten BATE Borisov, a team full of international footballers and pointed out his team had never earned a cap for Ireland.
That might be about to change. Martin O'Neill was in the crowd last night to witness history in Irish football as Dundalk ran out 3-0 winners at Tallaght Stadium.
After the game and in the absence of manager Kenny, O'Neill took the opportunity to congratulate the team on a job well done and singled out skipper Stephen O'Donnell as one of the main reasons for their victory.
O'Neill previously called up Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers for their pre-European Championships friendly with Holland, however he only made the bench.
He added: "I get to know you boys more than anybody because I get to see you more than anybody."
VIDEO: @FAIreland manager Martin O'Neill congratulates @DundalkFC on their 'outstanding' @ChampionsLeague win. #LOI pic.twitter.com/ubTZCNj5DM
— SSEAirtricity League (@SSEAirtricityLg) August 3, 2016
Do you think we'll be seeing more players from the League of Ireland or in particular a Dundalk player being called up to the squad into the future?
Will Dundalk's #UCL victory last night inspire Martin O'Neill to call up more #LOI players to the #IRE squad?
— Newstalk Sport (@NewstalkSport) August 3, 2016
