Republic of Ireland Under-16 manager John Morling has named a squad of 36 players for next week's A and B friendly matches away to Belgium.

 

Morling's Ireland have played 13 games at Under-16 level this season and the two sets of matches next Tuesday, April 27 and Thursday, April 29 will complete their programme.

 

 

The 36 players will be divided into two squads, with both panels playing a game on each of the match-days. Republic of Ireland Under-17 manager Sean McCaffrey will be attending to assess the personnel at his disposal for next season's UEFA U17 qualifying series which begins in the Autumn.

 

 

"This is an ideal way to conclude the season because it's the equivalent to a trial for next season's Under-17 squad," said Morling.

 

 

"We have nine uncapped players in the squad and they, along with the rest of the boys, will get their opportunity over the games.

 

 

"The players have gained a strong education on international football this season by playing against top nations such as Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, Denmark and Czech Republic.

 

 

"They will be better prepared as a result for next season when they move up a level for the UEFA Under-17 Championships."

 

 

Republic of Ireland Under-16 squad:
Adam Evans - Belvedere
David Graydon - Cherry Orchard
Brandon Miele - Cherry Orchard
Brian Lenihan - College Corinthians
Carel TioFack - Ballincollig
Colm Horgan - Salthill Devon
Conor O'Donnell - Buncrana Hearts
Darragh Lenihan - Belvedere
Darragh Murphy - Innishvilla
Darren O'Donoghue - St. Francis
Eoin Hyland - Belvedere FC
Ian Lawlor - Home Farm
Jack Nardiello - Leicester City
James Murphy - Reading
Jamie Smith - Cherry Orchard
John Kavanagh - Ringmahon Rangers
John McKeown - Belvedere
Joseph Coll - Glenea United
Joseph O'Brien - Salthill Devon
Kealan Dillon - Belvedere FC
Kenneth McEvoy - Villa FC
Luke Gallagher - Cherry Orchard
Mark Timlin - Buncrana Hearts
Michael Drennan - Evergreen
Philip Roberts - Norwich City
Pierce Sweeney - Belvedere FC
Sami AdeOsobe - Glenmuir Utd
Shane Griffin - Carrigaline United
Shane McGinty - Kildrum Tigers
Steven Smith - Arsenal FC
Glen Daly - Malahide United
Sean Kavanagh - Belvedere FC
Conor Pepper - Portmarnock
Emmet Cotter - Midleton FC
Adam O'Connor - Cherry Orchard
Liam Martin - Donegal Town

Under-16 Friendly Internationals:

Tuesday, April 27
Belgium A v Republic of Ireland A
Maasmechelen - 6.00pm [local time]

Belgium B v Republic of Ireland B
Maasmechelen - 8.00pm [local time]

Thursday, April 29
Belgium A v Republic of Ireland A
Tongeren 11.00am [local time]

Belgium B v Republic of Ireland B
Tongeren 1.00pm [local time].

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