Republic of Ireland Squad Announcement for Upcoming Friendlies
Tom Cannon has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Portugal. This marks his first call-up to the national team, despite previous interest from the English FA.
Player Call-Ups and Returns
- Troy Parrott makes a return to the squad.
- Goalkeeper David Harrington from Fleetwood Town receives his first senior call-up.
In-form players included in the squad are Blackburn Rovers midfielder Sammie Szmodics, who was the top scorer in the Championship this season with 27 goals, and Adam Idah, who recently scored the winning goal for Celtic in the Scottish Cup final against Rangers.
Parrott is expected to miss the first game against Hungary due to his club Excelsior’s involvement in the Dutch relegation play-offs.
Notable Absences
Notable absences from the squad include Evan Ferguson, John Egan, Nathan Collins, Gavin Bazunu, and Chiedozie Ogbene.
Interim manager John O’Shea will lead the team in a match against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium on June 4th, followed by an away game against Portugal on June 11th.
Full Squad List
- Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher, Mark Travers, Max O’Leary, David Harrington
- Defenders: Seamus Coleman, Matt Doherty, Shane Duffy, Dara O’Shea, Jake O’Brien, Andrew Omobamidele, Liam Scales, Robbie Brady, Enda Stevens
- Midfielders: Josh Cullen, Finn Azaz, Jason Knight, Jamie McGrath, Callum O’Dowda, Will Smallbone, Mark Sykes, Mikey Johnston
- Forwards: Sammie Szmodics, Adam Idah, Troy Parrott, Michael Obafemi, Tom Cannon
