Then, on 21 September 1949, together with Con Martin, Johnny Carey and Peter Farrell, he was a member of the FAI XI that defeated England 2–0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first non-UK team to beat England at home. He scored his fourth goal on 26 November 1950 against Norway in a 2–2 draw.
Then, on 21 September 1949, he was part of the FAI XI that outperformed England 2–0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first non-UK team to achieve this feat at home. He also scored his fourth goal in a 2–2 draw against Norway on 26 November 1950.