The Republic of Ireland U17 side began their UEFA Championships qualifying campaign with 5-0 win against Gibraltar at Athlone Town's Lissywollen ground.

Substitute Trevor Clarke scored two of Ireland's five goals, while Zachary Elbouzedi, Conor Davis and Robert McCourt all bagged one apiece.

In the other Group 1 fixture, at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway, Scotland beat the Faroe Islands 4-0.

Ireland's next game is against the Faroe Islands on Wednesday.