WATCH: Graham Burke becomes the first League of Ireland player to score for Republic of Ireland in 40 years

Shamrock Rovers striker Graham Burke celebrated his first senior International start for the Republic of Ireland against the USA.

His day got even better on 56 minutes when the former Aston Villa and Notts County player scored his first senior International goal.             

In scoring, Burke became the first League of Ireland player to score for Ireland since Shamrock Rovers' Ray Treacy in a 4-2 win over Turkey at Lansdowne Road in April 1978.

Before the game could restart, Burke was substituted for former League of Ireland favourite Daryl Horgan for his 4^rd Irish cap.

You can follow the rest of the game via our live updates or broadcast live on eir Sport 1.

WATCH:@ShamrockRovers man Graham Burke bags his first International goal to make it 1-1 at the Aviva!

It's probably the easiest goal he's scored this season, but what a moment for the 24 year old!#IRLUSA#COYBIG#LOIpic.twitter.com/zi2sYRFjOd

— eir Sport (@eirSport) June 2, 2018

Look at that smile!

Graham Burke leaves the pitch having just scored.

Replaced by another former #LOI man, Daryl Horgan.

What a night for the Dubliner and all at @ShamrockRovers. pic.twitter.com/7cdBywCOcH

— eir Sport (@eirSport) June 2, 2018