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Heimir Hallgrímsson names first Ireland squad

Aug 29, 2024 13:04 By Dave Hooper
Heimir Hallgrímsson names first Ireland squad
Heimir Hallgrímsson is the new Head Coach of the Senior Men’s National Team.
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Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer gets first call-up

Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer has received his first international call-up as new coach Heimir Hallgrímsson names his first squad.

Ireland host England in the Nations League on Saturday September seventh in Hallgrimsson’s first game in charge. Greece travel to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, September 10, for Ireland’s second group game.

Hallgrímsson has given a first call-up for Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer who has completed his paperwork and received international clearance from FIFA.

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The 22-year old made his Premier League debut this month for the Foxes. McAteer scored an impressive seven goals last season as he helped the club secure promotion back to the top flight.

Whereas, new coach Hallgrimsson has welcomed back, captain Seamus Coleman and striker Evan Ferguson. Both came through Carabao cup games for Everton and Brighton respectively, having missed the June games due to injury.

Cardiff City striker Callum Robinson, who scored in the South Wales derby at the weekend against Swansea City, returns to the squad. Indeed, as do Sunderland midfielder Alan Browne.

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Long-term international absentee Jayson Molumby receives his first call-up since November 2023 after his foot injury ruled him out of international action this year. Whereas, Chiedozie Ogbene and Nathan Collins, also return.

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu remains a long-term absentee with an achilles injury. Whereas, Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen is set to miss his first Ireland squad since 2020 due to injury.

Republic of Ireland Squad - England & Greece

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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).

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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 v England, Aviva Stadium, 5pm

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10/09 - Ireland v Greece, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm

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