A former Northern Ireland underage star produced one of the moments of this year's FA Cup on Saturday.

Antrim-born Jamie Donley had Leyton Orient dreaming of a cup shock as his audacious first half effort from fully 45-yards ended up in the back of the Manchester City net.

It was a moment of real magic from the on-loan Tottenham starlet on 16 minutes which further cranked up the electric atmosphere amongst the Orient fans at the Gaughan Group Stadium.

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Unfortunately for the 20-year-old his long-range strike cannoned off the crossbar before hitting the back of City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega's legs and going into the net so it was officially recorded as an own goal.

But you can't take away from Donley's ability and vision which carved out the goal.

The forward is very highly rated at his parent club but for all those hoping that Michael O'Neill will be drafting him into his senior squad for next month's friendlies they will be disappointed.

Having been born in the province Donley moved to England in 2005. He did represent the country of his birth at both U17 and U19 level.

But he has since switched his allegiances to England having qualified through his mother.

Donley could still play for Northern Ireland but that seems unlikely at present given his commitment to England.

Another Northern Ireland star earn the plaudits for his performance for Orient on Saturday too.

Former Manchester United youngster Ethan Galbraith impressed against the current Premier League champions, who ran out 2-1 winners in the end.

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