Watch Evan Ferguson net on international debut to become Ireland's youngest scorer since Tottenham, Liverpool and Celtic star

The 18-year-old, making his first senior international start for the Boys in Green, netted the Republic’s second goal in their 3-2 home friendly victory over Latvia.

The teenager’s goal made him the Republic of Ireland’s youngest goal scorer since legendary forward Robbie Keane.

The ex-Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Celtic striker hit a double in the Republic’s 5-0 home win over Malta in UEFA European Championship qualifying in 1998.

Speaking to BBC Northern Ireland, Ferguson said: "At the end of the day it's just another game of football but it's obviously a special moment.

"A goal for your country, there's no other feeling."

Callum O’Dowda gave the hosts a sixth minute lead, before Ferguson doubled the Republic’s lead from close-range 11 minutes later.

Roberts Uldriķis’ howitzer reduced the home side’s advantage on 33 minutes, and then Artūrs Zjuzins equalised on the stroke of half-time.