Evan O'Carroll was many Laois supporters' 'man-of-the-match' against Roscommon last Sunday and his manager Tomas O Flatharta highlighted his importance to the team.

The left corner-forward played a major role in the O'Moore County's impressive second-half display against the Rossies and, speaking to the Leinster Express, O Flatharta said: "Last year Evan (O'Carroll) was still doing his Leaving Cert and he came on in a number of games.

"I think this year he has developed and is getting physically stronger. He's playing out the field a bit more for us and he's very good on the ball.

"What impresses me most is his work-rate off the ball in that he's putting in a lot of tackles, he's covering back in defence as well and that's great coming from a young lad."

Having got their season back on track, Laois will be looking to add to their points tally in their remaining four games, starting with Meath in Pairc Tailteann tomorrow evening.

"They're challenges that we look forward to. Next weekend is against Meath down in Navan and we just have to focus on that one now, not any other one."

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