Republic of Ireland squad announced for France and Latvia internationals

The Boys in Green are back in international action this month as they welcome Lativa to the Aviva Stadium on March 22 before they host France on March 27 in their first fixture of the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

The Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, who was in charge of Dundalk FC in the past, has named a 26-man squad ahead of the two encounters.

Mikey Johnston, who received his international clearance for Ireland this month, receives his first international call-up for the country whille there are returns to the squad for Norwich City duo Andrew Omobamidele and Adam Idah. 

Full squad below:

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Atletico Madrid), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Wolverhampton Wanderers), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic). 

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Jeff Hendrick (Reading), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jason Knight (Derby County), Will Smallbone (Stoke City, on loan from Southampton), Jamie McGrath (Dundee United), Mark Sykes (Bristol City).

Forwards: Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Michael Obafemi (Burnley), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Troy Parrott (Preston North End, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Mikey Johnston (Vitoria, on loan from Celtic).

Fixtures

22/03 - Republic of Ireland v Latvia, International Friendly, 7.45pm

27/03 - Republic of Ireland v France, UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying, 7.45pm