In the final round of the European qualifying group stage for the World Cup, Ireland advanced to the playoffs with a 3-2 victory over Hungary.

In this game, Parrott scored a hat-trick, and in the two World Cup qualifiers in November, he scored 5 goals.
Against Portugal, Parrott scored a brace to help Ireland defeat Portugal 2-0. In this match against Hungary, Parrott scored a hat-trick.
Currently 23 years old, Parrott currently plays for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. He has made a total of 14 appearances for AZ in all competitions this season, starting 11 games, contributing 13 goals and 1 assist.
