Seven players have been handed first call-ups to the Republic of Ireland Men’s Under-15 team for a double header against Latvia in Dublin next week.

Head Coach Jason Donohue has selected a squad of 23 for the friendlies on Tuesday (March 21) and Thursday (March 23) at Home Farm FC, Whitehall.

There are first Ireland call-ups for Bohemians pair Christian Coyle and Luke Chukwu, St. Patrick’s Sam Rooney, Aaron Heaney of Sligo Rovers, Shelbourne’s Killian Ryan, Shamrock Rovers’ Charles Akinrintayo and Burnley’s Kian McMahon Brown.

The MU15s are back in action three weeks after producing two excellent performances against Wales, winning the games 4-0 and 3-1 at The Carlisle Grounds in Bray.

Republic of Ireland Men’s Under-15 Squad

Goalkeepers: Luke Cullen (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Alex Noonan (Shamrock Rovers), Ali Topcu (Shelbourne)

Defenders: Christian Coyle (Bohemians), Oisin McDonagh (Shamrock Rovers), Muhammad Oladiti (Shamrock Rovers), Ade Solanke (Shamrock Rovers), Sam Steward (St. Patrick’s Athletic)

Midfielders: Rory Finneran (Blackburn Rovers), Aaron Heaney (Sligo Rovers), Ramon Martos (Almeria), Grady McDonnell (Vancouver Whitecaps), Kian McMahon Brown (Burnley), Goodness Ogbonna (Shamrock Rovers), Killian Ryan (Shelbourne), Finn Sherlock (Shelbourne)

Forwards: Charles Akinrintayo (Shamrock Rovers), Luke Chukwu (Bohemians), Brody Lee (Shamrock Rovers), Michael Noonan (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Billy O’Neill (Bray Wanderers), Sam Rooney (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Jaden Umeh (Cork City)

International Friendly Fixtures

Tuesday, March 21 | Ireland MU15 v Latvia MU15, Home Farm FC, Whitehall, KO 1pm

Thursday, March 23 | Ireland MU15 v Latvia MU15, Home Farm FC, Whitehall, KO 1pm