Republic of Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named his squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against England and Greece next month.
England will face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, September 7, with kick-off at 5 p.m. Greece will visit the same venue on Tuesday, September 10, with kick-off at 7:45 p.m.
Hallgrímsson recently spoke about using the "granny rule" to attract Ireland players, and he has done exactly that. Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer joins the squad after completing his paperwork and receiving international clearance from FIFA. The 22-year-old scored seven goals last season and also made his Premier League debut this year.
Kasey McAteer receives first call-up having completed his paperwork and received FIFA international clearance 🇮🇪
The @LCFC winger goes into the squad for the England & Greece matches 🤩
Great news Kasey! 💚 pic.twitter.com/cV4Im2asMz— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) August 29, 2024
Ireland captain Seamus Coleman and striker Evan Ferguson are back in the squad after missing previous Ireland games. Cardiff City strikers Callum Robinson, Alan Browne, and Jayson Molumby are also back in the Ireland fold.
However, Chiedozie Ogbene and Nathan Collins will miss the England and Greece games due to injuries, respectively. Gavin Bazunu and Josh Cullen will also miss out.
Republic of Ireland Squad: England & Greece
Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Max O'Leary (Bristol City).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Liam Scales (Celtic), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City), Robbie Brady (Preston North End).
Midfielders: Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Sunderland), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Kasey McAteer (Leicester City).
Attackers: Adam Idah (Celtic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar).
UEFA Nations League: Fixtures
07/09: Ireland vs. England, Aviva Stadium, 5pm
10/09: Ireland v Greece, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm
