Under 21 Player Profiles 2013-15

Born: 30/05/1993. U21 Caps: 1.

FIRST U21 call-up for the Norwegian-born goalkeeper. He was also in the UEFA U19 Championships squad in 2011 and was nominated for the U19 player of the year this season. McDermott started with Kristiansand club IK VÃ¥g then joined Arsenal in 2009 and also had a brief loan at Leeds United before he signed with Norwegian club Sandnes Ulf in 2012.

Born: 14/01/1992 U21 Caps: 3.

MONAGHAN-native Aaron made the breakthrough in the Airtricity League with Monaghan United. The former Minor GAA star joined Wolves in 2009 and has loan spells at Telford United and Walsall. Starred at UEFA U19 Championships in 2011. Impressive in recent U21 win over Italy. Rejoined Walsall on loan in 2013.

Born: 11/08/1993. U21 Caps: 1.

FIRST U21 call-up for the talented defender who was born in Maidstone but has played for Ireland since U16 level. He started his career at Charlton Athletic before moving to Manchester United in July 2009. He was part of the Red Devils side that won the 2011 FA Youth Cup and has had loan spells at Morecambe, Oxford United and most recently Carlisle United.

Born: 25/10/1992. U21 Caps: 1.

ANOTHER player in the U21 squad for the first time. O'Connor has been on-loan at Burton Albion from Blackburn Rovers this season. The Cork native previously played schoolboy football for Kilreen Celtic and Nu Farm before moving to Ewood Park in 2009. He has established himself as a talented defender in his loan spell this season.

Born: 01/01/1992. U21 Caps: 11.

THE Derry-born centre-back will enter his second campaign with the U21 team this year. A number of injuries has hindered the progress of the talented defender, who previously played at underage level for Northern Ireland. The former Foyle Harps youngster joined Everton in

2008 and he has also had loan spells at Burnley and Scunthorpe.

Born: 20/11/1992. U21 Caps: 0.

MARK was drafted into the U21 squad for the first time for this fixture but the former Cherry Orchard schoolboy has packed a lot into his young career. He made his debut for Derby County aged 16 but then his career was halted by successful heart surgery to correct a valve problem then after returning to action suffered cruciate ligament damage in 2011. Has returned to form this season.

Born: 16/01/1992. U21 Caps: 2.

MATT made an impressive debut at this level against Italy in September. The former Bohemians defender joined Wolves in 2010 and made his first team debut in January 2011 in an FA Cup tie against Doncaster. He had a loan at Hibernian last season and played in the 2012 Scottish Cup Final then joined Bury in another loan deal earlier this season. Also played in 2011 UEFA U19 Championships.

Born: 06/07/1992. U21 Caps: 1.

ANOTHER member of 2011 UEFA U19 Championships to progress through the U21 squad for the first time. The Galway native has had a very impressive season in the SPL with the Dons at right-back. He signed for Aberdeen in June 2009 from Salthill Devon. He had a loan spell at Forfar Athletic in 2011 but is now an established starter at Pittodrie.

Born: 05/02/1993. U21 Caps: 1.

CARL has been in the spotlight recently after helping lead League Two side Bradford City to the English League Cup Final. Born in Lettermacaward, Co Donegal, former Dungloe Town defender McHugh signed for Reading aged 16 and subsequently had loan spells with Swindon Supermarine and Dundalk before he signed for Bradford last August.

Born: 12/03/1992. U21 Caps: 1.

DUBLINER Cian is the son of former Dublin GAA star Declan Bolger. He grew up in Celbridge and moved from his local club to Leicester as a 16-year-old. He was the club's academy Player of the Year in 2009 but the former U19 international is still waiting for his club debut for the Foxes. He has had several successful loan spell with Bristol Rovers, where he has more than 50 first team appearances. Joined Bolton in January 2013.

Born: 11/11/88 - Caps: 11 Goals: 2

DUBLINER Hendrick was recently promoted to Giovanni Trapattoni's senior international team for the friendly against Poland.

The Derby County midfielder has an impressive campaign with the U21 side in their UEFA qualifiers and previously starred at the UEFA U19 Championships with Paul Doolin's side where his workrate

and passing ability impressed. The ex-St Kevin's youngster is making steady progress under Nigel Clough at Pride Park and is a regular starters for the Rams.

Hendrick has played for Ireland since U15 level and was nominated for the U17 Player of the Year award in 2010.

Born: 03/10/1993. U21 Caps: 1.

CALLUM wins his first Ireland call-up this month although he has been involved in training squads at U16 level in the past. Reilly was born in Warrington and joined Birmingham City's youth system at the age of seven and made his first-team debut in January 2012. A midfielder who can also play full-back.

Born: 18/09/1993. U21 Caps: 1.

JOHN was called into the U21 squad for the first time for the 4-2 win over Italy in September but did not make his debut. The talented midfielder is another graduate of the 2011 UEFA U19 Championships squad. He joined Blackburn from Belvedere FC and played his part in helping Rovers to the FA Youth Cup in 2011.

Born: 07/10/1992. U21 Caps: 1.

A first call-up to the U21 squad for Ferdinand, who was another player to feature in the 2011 UEFA U19 Championships squad. London-born Kane qualifies for Ireland through his father. He came through Southend United's youth system and made his breakthrough in January 2011 and was snapped up by Peterborough United on a four-year deal last August.

Born: 04/04/1993. U21 Caos: 2.

SAMIR made his U21 debut against Italy in September and was also part of the 2011 U19 UEFA Championships squad. Born in Islington, began his career at Cambridge United signed for Arsenal as a teenager before joining Aston Villa in 2009 and made his first-team debut against Liverpool in April 2012. Although eligible to play for Italy, Morocco and England, he has played for Ireland since U19 level.

Born: 06/12/1993. U21 Caps: 1.

CURRENTLY on-loan at Portsmouth from QPR. Frankie has been called up to the U21 squad for the first time. Born in Hillingdon, he has been with QPR since his schoolboy days and made the breakthrough with Ireland at U17 level, qualifying through his Donegal-born grandmother. He featured in the Ireland U19 squad last season.

Born: 17/12/1992. U21 caps: 1.

CHRIS received his first U21 call-up for the Holland game in February 2013 after being on standby for a couple of games last season. The talented winger or midfielder had a stellar season for the Saints in 2012 after previously making the breakthrough with Bohemians. The Dubliner is a graduate of the FAI FAS course in Cabra and played schoolboy football with Smithfield FC and Belvedere FC.

Born: 16/11/1993. U21 Caps: 3. Goals: 1

ANTHONY, from Ballingarry in Co Limerick, was another squad member to star at the 2011 UEFA U19 Championships and he made the progress to U21 level in 2012, where he played against Hungary and Italy. The talented winger joined Wolves in 2009 and progressed quickly from the academy to make his senior debut in August 2011. He is now a first team regular at Molineux.

Born: 11/10/1993. U21 Caps: 2. Goals: 1

SEAN made an immediate impact on his U21 debut with a stunning goal against Italy in September. Born in Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, he joined Watford's youth system as a nine-year-old and is still with the Hornets. He made his debut against QPR in April 2011. He qualifies for Ireland through his grandparents and has played for Ireland since U17 level including the 2011 UEFA U19 Championship.

Born: 04/10/1993. U21 Caps: 1. Goals: 2.

MARKED his first U21 call-up with two goals against Holland in February 2013. Like Samir Carruthers, Aiden was born in Islington, London. O'Brien has been with Millwall since his initial schoolboy days and signed his first professional contract in 2010, making his debut in the League Cup against Wolves that year. He has also had loan spells at Staines Town and Hayes & Yeading. Joined Crawley Town in a loan move after scoring against the Dutch.

Born: 14/01/1992 U21 Caps: 11 Goals: 7

2DUBLINER Robert Brady recently agreed a transfer to Hull City from Manchester United after impressing on loan.

He joined a number of ex-Red Devils at Hull including Paul McShane, Joe Dudgeon and Corey Evans. The former St Kevin's Boys choolboy can play up front or on either wing. Has played for Ireland from U15 all the way to senior international.