West Brom defender Dara O'Shea admits 2020 has been a special year for him.

It was back in January that the defender forced his way into Albion's first team before then going on to play a key part in the club's promotion to the Premier League.

Then last month he won his first Ireland cap against Finland before getting his second against England on Wednesday, and his third against Wales yesterday.

Prior to forcing his way into the Baggies first-team, O'Shea enjoyed loan spells in the National League with Hereford and in League Two with Exeter.

And he admits he has come a long way in a short space of time.

“It's been amazing," O'Shea told the Express & Star.

“It's been a dream for me. Getting in the team in West Brom, signing a new deal and getting promoted and then making an appearance for my country. But I'm hungry for more.

“Obviously, in football, opportunities don't come by too often, so when they arise, I need to be ready.

“I've had to work hard for the opportunities I've been given. They've all been different.

"Stepping into the Premier League, representing Ireland against some of the best players is totally different to the Championship.

“I suppose each step I've taken to well so far. And I know that if I just do what I'm good at, I can succeed at each level."