"Nathan Collins is having a good season. Captain of both Brentford and the Republic of Ireland, Collins is dreaming of Europe with his club and the World Cup with his country. Despite losing long-time manager Thomas Frank and strikers Bryan Mbeumo and Yoanne Wissa in the summer, Brentford go into the weekend seventh in the Premier League."
"Collins is taking everything in his stride, but does get excited when he reflects on the evening in November when the Republic of Ireland beat Hungary with virtually the last kick of the game, triggering wild celebrations. Now 24, Collins moved to England aged 15. He comes from a football family, with his dad having played for Oxford United."
"In the Football Interview, Collins tells Kelly Somers what it meant for his family to see one of their own win a senior cap for the national team and reveals his mum flies in for every Brentford match."
Nathan Collins, 24-year-old captain of both Brentford and the Republic of Ireland, is experiencing a successful season with both club and country. Brentford sits seventh in the Premier League despite losing key personnel, while Ireland pursues World Cup qualification for the first time since 2002. Collins moved to England at 15 from a football family, with his father having played for Oxford United. His mother attends every Brentford match. Collins reflects on significant moments, including Ireland's dramatic victory over Hungary in November. The Football Interview series features in-depth conversations with prominent sports figures, exploring mindset, motivation, and personal reflections beyond their professional achievements.
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