Overview
- Ireland beat Hungary 3-2 with Parrott scoring a hat-trick, including a 96th‑minute winner, to secure a place in March’s World Cup play-offs.
- Parrott has scored five goals in two games for Ireland across three days, pushing him into the European spotlight.
- He has 13 goals in 14 appearances for AZ Alkmaar this season, with reports citing sustained club form behind the interest.
- Outlets report Premier League clubs are monitoring him, with Wolves, West Ham and Everton named as potential fits rather than confirmed bidders.
- The Times notes he was discussed as a £15m player before this burst, with estimates now significantly higher after AZ bought him for about £7m in 2024.