Ireland Boys Under-15s will face Portugal in an International Friendly double-header in Lisbon this week.

Head Coach Jason Donohue has named a squad of 20 for the games on Friday (November 22) and Sunday (November 24), as the young Ireland team get a chance to take on one of Europe’s most talented nations.

There are six first-time call-ups to the squad. Shamrock Rovers trio Alex Byrne, Johnny Collins and Alex Culleton are all included along with Bohemians pair Max Dunne and Ben Nichols.  Jamie O’Donnell of Derry City is also called into his first international camp.

Both games will be played at the historic Stadio Nacional Do Jamor in Lisbon, the venue for the 1967 European Cup where Celtic overcame Inter Milan 2-1.

The international friendlies will be shown live via www.youtube.com/FAITV

Republic of Ireland Boys Under-15s

Goalkeepers: Alex Byrne (Shamrock Rovers), Charlie McGarvey (Sligo Rovers).

Defenders: Maxim Afonin (Shamrock Rovers), Alex Culleton (Shamrock Rovers), Daniel O’Halloran (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Jayden Marshall (Shelbourne), Ben Nichols (Bohemians), Charlie Nolan (Shamrock Rovers).

Midfielders: Aydin Allyev (SpVggGreuther Furth), Johnny Collins (Shamrock Rovers), Max Dunne (Bohemians), Blake D Lynch (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Ciaran Daly (Shamrock Rovers), Josh O’Dwyer (Shamrock Rovers), Bobby Zeller (Shamrock Rovers).

Forwards: Ashley Okeowo (Bohemians), Jonathan Echefu (Galway United), Ethan Kelly (St. Patrick’s Athletic),  Jamie O’Donnell (Derry City), Archie Quinn (Shamrock Rovers).

International Friendly Fixtures (All times are Irish time)

Friday, November 22 | Portugal BU15 v Ireland BU15, Stadio Nacional Do Jamor, Lisbon, Portugal, kick-off 5pm
Sunday, November 24 | Portugal BU15 v Ireland BU15, Stadio Nacional Do Jamor, Lisbon, Portugal, kick-off 3pm