Republic of Ireland Under-21s Manager Jim Crawford has called in Barnsley’s William Hondermarck to his squad for the UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifiers with Italy and Sweden.

The former Drogheda United midfielder will join up with the team tomorrow earning his first international call-up for Ireland.

The midfielder replaces Ryan Johansson who has been ruled out of the qualifiers.

Ireland take on Italy at Tallaght Stadium on Friday, November 12 before hosting Sweden four days later on Tuesday, November 16.

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UEFA Under-21 European Championship Qualifiers – Group F

2022 UEFA Under-21 European Championship Qualifier
Republic of Ireland v Italy
Friday, November 12
Tallaght Stadium
KO 5:30pm
LIVE on RTÉ2

2022 UEFA Under-21 European Championship Qualifier
Republic of Ireland v Sweden
Tuesday, November 16
Tallaght Stadium
KO 7pm
LIVE on RTÉ2