Hamilton & Ebosele Added to Ireland Squad for Nations League Ties

Wednesday, 25 May 2022 13:17

Michael Obafemi will also return to Stephen Kenny's side next month.

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 27-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures in June.

Ireland are set to travel to Armenia for the first match on Saturday, June 4 before returning to Dublin to face Ukraine on Wednesday, June 8 and Scotland on Saturday, June 11 at the Aviva Stadium. Stephen Kenny's side will then travel to Łódź, Poland to face Ukraine on Tuesday, June 14.

Blackpool forward CJ Hamilton has received his first call-up to the senior international squad after an impressive year at Championship level with 24 appearances, two goals and four assists. Derby County forward Festy Ebosele has also received his first call-up to the senior squad after an impressive year for the Rams.

Swansea City striker Michael Obafemi returns to the senior squad having impressed with his form for the Welsh club this season, scoring 12 goals in 32 appearances in the Championship.

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Gavin Bazunu (Manchester City), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).

Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jason Knight (Derby County).

Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), CJ Hamilton (Blackpool), Festy Ebosele (Derby County).