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Published 13:03 30 Apr 2016 BST
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“It’s not been an easy 18 months for him with injuries but he’s come back and played eight or nine games for the under-21s. He’s big, quick and aggressive, a typical Irish lad, as tough as they come. He’s going to be a very good young player, who’s got a bright future in the game.”Lenihan had drawn comparisons with Seamus Coleman prior to his €250,000 move to England but his career progress has been limited to appearances for Hull's Under-21 side following a serious knee injury last season but hopefully Lenihan, who has been called up to train with the senior Ireland team in the past but has yet to play, can kick on now that he's returned to full fitness and has been given his opportunity to impress for the Tigers.

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