The emergence of Alan Cadogan was one of the positives of the hurling league from Cork's perspective but his big brother Eoin reckons "he is playing better football at the moment".

Despite Alan's hectic schedule of late, Eoin says his younger sibling is 100% focussed on the Rebel County's All-Ireland U-21 FC semi-final clash with Roscommon at Portlaoise on Saturday.

"He knows himself his priority is U-21 and he is not looking past that," Eoin said to the Irish Examiner.

"At that age you have to be realistic and your own grade means the most to you and whatever else happens, happens.

"He was out last Wednesday against Tipp (Munster U21), he was out again Saturday in a city final against Nemo and they were beaten after extra-time.

"So back out again, a bit of rest last (Tuesday) night and then hopefully fresh for Saturday.

"Things seem to be going very well but I am quick to assure him that while you're on the crest of a wave and things are going well, you (media) guys and every supporter will be very quick to bring you back down and you'll get the curly finger after 20 minutes when things aren't going to plan.

"He is very realistic." Tweet

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