Republic of Ireland Under-21s Head Coach Jim Crawford has today named his squad for the upcoming UEFA U-21 European Championship qualifiers against England and Andorra.

The squad features a return for Manchester United’s Jack Moorhouse, who has received international clearance. The midfielder, who has been impressing on loan at Leyton Orient this season, is now set for his first competitive involvement in an Ireland U21s squad.  

Ireland face a huge test first up, travelling to Birmingham to take on an England side managed by former Republic of Ireland international Lee Carsley on Friday, November 14. They will then head to Andorra for the second fixture of the window on Tuesday, November 18.  

The squad also highlights the strength of the League of Ireland pathway, with four players included: Tommy Lonergan (Waterford), Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers), Conor Walsh (Sligo Rovers), and Mason Melia of St. Patrick’s Athletic, who is set to join Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur shortly.  

Tickets for the qualifier against England in Birmingham are available for Ireland supporters to purchase with the English FA advising travelling fans to buy tickets in the away section.  

This section will be situated in the Gil Merrick Lower (blocks one, two and three). Fans can secure tickets here.  

Republic of Ireland U-21 Squad – England/Andorra

Goalkeepers: Noah Jauny (Stade Brestois), Aaron Maguire (Tottenham Hotspur), Conor Walsh (Sligo Rovers). 

Defenders: James Abankwah (Watford), Sean Grehan (Doncaster Rovers), David Okagbue (Peterborough United), Alex Murphy (Newcastle United), Conor McManus (Brentford), Jacob Slater (Harrogate Town, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion). 

Midfielders: Cathal McCarthy (Hull City), Jack Moorhouse (Leyton Orient, on loan from Manchester United), Adam Murphy (Swindon Town, on loan from Bristol City), Darius Lipsiuc (Solihull Moors, on loan from Stoke City), Romeo Akachukwu (Southampton), Jamie Mullins (Wycombe Wanderers), Jacob Devaney (Manchester United), Harry Vaughan (Hull City). 

Forwards: Joe Gardner (Mansfield, on loan from Nottingham Forest), Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers), Trent Kone Doherty (Liverpool), Mason Melia (St. Patrick's Athletic), Mark O’ Mahony (Reading, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion), Tommy Lonergan (Waterford).