Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Manchester United midfielder Jack Moorhouse (file pic).Alamy Stock Photo FreeReady to go 5 new faces in Ireland U21 squad Jack Moorhouse, Joe Gardner, Conor McManus, Ronan Maher and Connor Barratt have been given the nod. 3.56pm, 13 Mar 2025 Share options SEVERAL NEW players have been included in the latest Ireland U21 squad Jack Moorhouse (Man United) Joe Gardner (Lincoln City, on loan from Nottingham Forest) and Conor McManus (Brentford) have all been given the nod for their first international call-ups. Advertisement Ronan Maher (Tamworth, on loan from Walsall) and Connor Barratt (Barnsley) are also included in the U21 squad for the first time. St. Patrick’s Athletic’s Mason Melia and Crystal Palace’s Franco Umeh return to the squad after missing November’s matches against Sweden due to injury. Ireland face Scotland at the Pinatar Arena, Spain at 7pm Irish time on 21 March before playing Hungary at the same time and venue on 24 March. Ireland U21 squad: Goalkeepers: Noah Jauny (Stade Brestois), Aaron Maguire (Tottenham Hotspur), Conor Walsh (Sligo Rovers). Defenders: Connor Barratt (Barnsley), Sean Grehan (Bohemians, on loan from Crystal Palace), Conor McManus (Brentford), Alex Murphy (Bolton Wanderers, on loan from Newcastle United), Connor O’Brien (Accrington Stanley), David Okagbue (Walsall), Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday), Jacob Slater (Brighton & Hove Albion). Midfielders: Darius Lipsiuc (Walsall, on loan from Stoke City), Ronan Maher (Tamworth, on loan from Walsall), Jack Moorhouse (Manchester United), Jamie Mullins (Brighton & Hove Albion), Adam Murphy (Bristol City), Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh (Accrington Stanley, on loan from Southampton). Forwards: Joe Gardner (Lincoln City, on loan from Nottingham Forest), Jad Hakiki (Sligo Rovers), Mason Melia (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Mark O’Mahony (Portsmouth, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion), Franco Umeh (Crystal Palace), Harry Vaughan (Hull City). Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “5 new faces in Ireland U21 squad”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “5 new faces in Ireland U21 squad”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. 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