Ireland Under-21s take on Norway Under-21s in a crucial UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifier in Turner’s Cross, Cork, tomorrow evening.
Jim Crawford’s team went into the game knowing a win would confirm a Play-Off place and set up a potential ‘winner takes all’ game with Italy on Tuesday.
Joe Hodge and Mason Melia have been ruled out of both matches with injuries, but otherwise all other players are available for selection.
It is a first return to Cork since last November when Ireland drew with Italy, and a healthy crowd is expected for the clash on Leeside.
Getting to work in Cork 💪🇮🇪
Our Under-21s putting in the work ahead of tomorrow’s qualifier in Turner’s Cross ☘️
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📅 Tomorrow
📍Turner’s Cross
⌚️KO 7pm
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Ireland Under-21 midfielder Andrew Moran said: “We’re all buzzing for it and can’t wait to get going. The vibe in the camp is good, but it’s always good, to be fair. We have a really good bond and have done since our first game. We played against Norway and Italy last year and competed really well and it shows how far we’ve come to be going up against quality teams like this.”
Ireland Under-21 Head Coach Jim Crawford added: “The players are looking forward to it. They understand the enormity of it. These games are what you want and what you want to be involved in as a player or staff member. Preparation has been good and hopefully tonight will be a performance to remember. The message has been the same since the first game with this group against Iceland; have no regrets.”
Ticket details
Tickets for the game are selling fast, with adult tickets priced at €10, juniors (under-16s) €5 and a family ticket (two adults and two juniors) priced €25. They are available here.
Republic of Ireland Under-21s Squad
Goalkeepers: Tiernan Brooks (Gateshead), Killian Cahill (Brighton & Hove Albion), Josh Keeley (Leyton Orient, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur)
Defenders: James Abankwah (Udinese), Emmanuel Adegboyega (Dundee United, on loan from Norwich City), Tayo Adaramola (Stockport County, on loan from Crystal Palace) Sam Curtis (Peterborough United, on loan from Sheffield United), Anselmo Garcia-MacNulty (PEC Zwolle), Connor O’Brien (Accrington Stanley), Connor O’Riordan (Cambridge United, on loan from Blackburn Rovers), Sean Roughan (Lincoln City)
Midfielders: Baba Adeeko (Wigan Athletic), Matt Healy (Royal Francs Borains), Andrew Moran (Stoke City, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion), Killian Phillips (St. Mirren, on loan from Crystal Palace), Rocco Vata (Watford)
Forwards: Sinclair Armstrong (Bristol City), Aidomo Emakhu (Millwall), Johnny Kenny (Shamrock Rovers, on loan from Celtic), Mark O’Mahony (Portsmouth, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion), Franco Umeh (Crystal Palace)
Match Details:
Ireland U21 v Norway U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier
Friday, October 11
Turner’s Cross Stadium, Cork
Kick-off 7pm
