BRENTFORD’S Nathan Collins is buzzing that his Ireland team-mate Caoimhín Kelleher is now a Bee as well.
Keeper Kelleher last week moved from Liverpool to Brentford, where he will team up with Collins.
And the Ireland captain reckons that playing together at club level can only be good news for their country.
He said: “I am looking forward to it, I get on really well with him here, he shows his qualities as a keeper as well.
“But it will be even better when we can train together every day and build our relationship a bit more, on and off the field, to help Brentford and Ireland as well.
“I am buzzing for him, it’s a great move for him and he deserves to be a No 1 at a club.”
Collins also revealed he played a small part in Kelleher’s move, as he was asked to provide a character reference before Brentford made their move.
He added: “A few people asked me what he was like, obviously I spoke highly of him, I’m not going to lie.
“But listen, he done it all himself, he’s shown what he can do on the highest level of football for Liverpool.”
With Kelleher swapping Merseyside for west London, Collins is aware that there may be a change of management at Brentford this week after Spurs were given permission to speak to Thomas Frank.
The Leixlip native added: “Every time I turn on the TV, I see it. I can’t get away from it unfortunately.
“I have my own problems with the game against Luxembourg, staying fit and looking after myself. I haven’t taken too much of an interest.
“Brentford is a good club that whatever happens they will have a plan. There are good people in the backroom, so there will be a plan.
“If he stays, even better. We can only see what happens.”
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The international duo will look to bring their chemistry to the Premier League