Carlisle United's Seán Grehan featured in a record-breaking victory for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s.

The Blues loan defender came off the bench in the second half of a 7-0 victory at San Marino.

Grehan was introduced in the 68th minute as the young Irish side dominated the European Under-21 Championships qualifier.

Crystal Palace's Grehan helped Jim Crawford's side see out a clean sheet as they overwhelmed the Group A minnows to record their biggest ever victory.

The 20-year-old's involvement in San Marino, which saw him pick up a fourth Under-21 cap, rules him out of Carlisle's game against Stevenage on Saturday.

Dubliner Grehan has made three substitute appearances since joining the Cumbrians on a half-season loan deal in January.

Sinclair Armstrong gave Ireland a first-half lead before a six-goal burst in the second half made the victory emphatic.

A Rocco Vata hat-trick and goals from Andrew Moran, Armstrong Okoflex and a Giacomo Benvenuti own-goal completed the scoring.

Calum Kavanagh, son of former United manager Graham, was an unused substitute.