Dundee United's Will Ferry has received his first senior international call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia.

Ferry comes into the squad as both Sammie Szmodics and Callum O'Dowda have been ruled out of the two matches through injury.

The call-up is a reward for Ferry's impressive start to the season in the Scottish Premiership, where he has been a standout performer for Dundee United.

Ireland are set to travel to Lisbon to take on Portugal at the Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday, October 11th (KO 7:45pm), before returning to Dublin to host Armenia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, October 14th (KO 7:45pm).

Republic of Ireland Squad - Portugal & Armenia

Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Liam Scales (Celtic), John Egan (Hull City), Ryan Manning (Southampton), Will Ferry (Dundee United). 

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Will Smallbone (Millwall), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Finn Azaz (Southampton).

Attackers: Evan Ferguson (AS Roma), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Swansea City), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United), Festy Ebosele (İstanbul Başakşehir), Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town).

Fixtures - FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifiers

11/10 - Portugal v Republic of Ireland, Estádio José Alvalade, 7.45pm
14/10 - Republic of Ireland v Armenia, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm