Ireland manager, Stephen Kenny, has named his squad for the friendly internationals against Norway and Malta.
Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson receives his first call-up to the senior squad as well as midfielder Will Smallbone who also moves up from the U-21s.
Middlesbrough defender Darragh Lenihan returns to the squad after injury ruled him out of the September international window and Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is also named after his impressive display in the penalty shoot-out victory last night for Liverpool in the EFL Cup.
SQUAD ANNOUNCED | Norway & Malta @OfficialBHAFC striker Evan Ferguson receives his first senior call-up as well as Will Smallbone 👏
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Five players return to the squad including @dundeeunitedfc midfielder Jamie McGrath ⤵️
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Dundee United midfielder Jamie McGrath earns a recall having impressed this season in the Scottish Premiership whilst Aberdeen defender Liam Scales and Wigan Athletic striker Will Keane also come into the squad.
Ireland are set to face Norway at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 17 with kick-off at 7.45pm.
Stephen Kenny's side will then travel to Ta'Quli to face Malta at the National Stadium at 7pm to round off the 2022 schedule.
