Ireland coach names squad for Euro 2024, Chiedozie out
Stephen Kenny has named his 25-man squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Greece, with Rotherham forward Chiedoze Ogbene one of the biggest omissions due to a hamstring injury.
Peterborough’s Jack Taylor receives his first call-up after an impressive run of form late in the season, as the midfielder impressed in the Posh’s heartbreaking League One play-off semi-final defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
The squad
Along with Ogbene, captain Seamus Coleman misses out due to injury while Andrew Omobamidele and Cardiff City striker Callum Robinson are also absent due to injury.
Evan Ferguson returns to the squad having bagged his first senior goal during the last international window in a friendly against Latvia.
Everton striker Tom Cannon, who impressed on loan at Preston North End this year, doesn’t make the squad however his North End strike partner – and Spurs loanee – Troy Parrott is included.
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Stephen Kenny’s side face Greece in Athens on June 16, before welcoming Gibraltar to the AVIVA on June 19.
Greece started their campaign with 3-0 win over Gibraltar before slumping to a 3-0 defeat to the Netherlands. Last season they won their UEFA Nations League C2 group ahead of Kosovo, Northern Ireland and Cyprus.
Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth)
Defenders: Matt Doherty (Atlético Madrid), Mark Sykes (Bristol City), Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Nathan Collins (Wolverhampton Wanderers), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O’Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Middlesbrough), Liam Scales (Celtic).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Jeff Hendrick (Reading), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jason Knight (Derby County), Jamie McGrath (Wigan Athletic), Jack Taylor (Peterborough United).
Forwards: Adam Idah (Norwich City), Michael Obafemi (Burnley), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Mikey Johnston (Vitória de Guimarães, on loan from Celtic).