FAI: Ireland U21s squad named for Iceland game in Cork

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It is the first look at a new generation of Under-21 internationals with Jim naming 13 previously uncapped U21 internationals in his squad.
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Among the squad will be Cork City duo Jimmy Corcoran and Matt Healy, there is also a first Ireland call-up for Notts County goalkeeper Tiernan Brooks.
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Bohemians’ Head of Academy Trevor Croly will also join the U21s technical coaching staff for this international window and will help the team prepare for their opening game of 2023.
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The fixture against Iceland is the first Ireland Under-21s game to be played in Cork for 14 years. More than 4,500 fans have already secured their seat. Tickets *are priced €5 for children, €10 for adults and €20 for a family ticket (two adults, two children). Tickets can be purchased HERE
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Speaking about the squad Republic of Ireland Under-21s Head Coach Jim Crawford said: “This promises to be an exciting occasion. A new look team, in our first international of year in what we hope will be in front of a big crowd in Turner’s Cross.
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“It’s a great opportunity for these players to go out and show what they’re capable of against a very good Iceland side. It’s been six months since we were last together and I’m looking forward to meeting up with the players and staff again.
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“We want to bring our fans on a*journey and that starts against Iceland and I’ve no doubt the Cork public will get behind us all the way.”
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Republic of Ireland Under-21s Squad
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Goalkeepers: Tiernan Brooks (Notts County), Jimmy Corcoran (Cork City), Josh Keeley (Tottenham Hotspur)
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Defenders: Tayo Adaramola (Crystal Palace), Festy Ebosele (Udinese), James Furlong (Motherwell, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion), Anselmo Garcia MacNulty (NAC Breda, on loan from Wolfsburg), Connor O’Riordan (Crewe Alexandra), Sean Roughan (Lincoln City)
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Midfielders: Cian Hayes (Fleetwood Town), Matt Healy (Cork City, on loan from Ipswich Town), Joe Hodge (Wolves), Bosun Lawal (Celtic), Killian Phillips (Shrewsbury Town, on loan from Crystal Palace)
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Forwards: Sinclair Armstrong (QPR), Tom Cannon (Preston North End, on loan from Everton), Johnny Kenny (Shamrock Rovers, on loan from Celtic), Andrew Moran (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ollie O’Neill (Derry City, on loan from Fulham), Armstrong Okoflex (West Ham United)
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International Friendly Fixture
Sunday, March 26 | Ireland U21 v Iceland U21, Turner’s Cross, Cork, KO 4pm (live on LOITV)
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Introduction:
Republic of Ireland Under-21s Head Coach Jim Crawford has named a 20-man squad for the International Friendly against Iceland in Turner’s Cross on Sunday, March 26.




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