He was on the books with Shelbourne and Bohemians as a talented schoolboy player in Dublin, before joining the Nottingham Forrest academy

There has been a positive update on a former Ireland underage star and League of Ireland player who collapsed during a warm up at the weekend.

There was huge concern for the wellbeing of Truro City midfielder Yassine En-Neyah, after he collapsed during the warm-up for his side's National League South game on Saturday.

The player joined Cornwall-based Truro from League of Ireland side Waterford, and he played for Ireland at under-16 level. The Moroccan born player holds Irish citizenship having been raised in Ireland.

He was on the books with Shelbourne and Bohemians as a talented schoolboy player in Dublin, before joining the Nottingham Forest academy.

En-Neyah's distraught Truro teammates formed a barrier around the player as he received urgent medical attention, with the National League South game against Folkestone Invicta then abandoned before kick-off.

An ambulance had to be brought onto the pitch, and the 26-year-old was taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford.

However, his club Truro City have since shared a positive update on En Neyah's wellbeing.

"He is stable, sitting up and chatting, but will remain in hospital overnight under observation," the statement explained.

"The club would like to place on record its thanks to Truro City's medical staff, their counterparts at Folkestone Invicta, along with all club personnel from the home team.

"We thank the staff from NHS South East Coast Ambulance Service and all at the William Harvey Hospital too.

"Both the National League and Football Association have offered their help and support. There have also been many heartening well wishes from Truro City fans and the wider football community. The club will provide further updates in due course."