He scored his first international goal on 7 October 2006 in a 5 -- 2 loss to Cyprus .
Ireland came on a substitute in the match , replacing John O'Shea .
John O'Shea scored John O'Shea 's first international goal on 7 October 2006 in a 5 -- 2 loss to Cyprus .
Ireland came on a substitute in the match , replacing John O'Shea .