Will Smallbone and Evan Ferguson have received their first call-ups to the Republic of Ireland’s senior squad for two friendlies later this month.
Southampton midfielder Smallbone, on loan at Stoke, and Brighton forward Ferguson have been included in Stephen Kenny’s 25-man squad to face Norway on November 17th and Malta three days later.
Kenny will use Norway’s visit to the Aviva Stadium and the game in Malta on November 20th as preparation for his side’s opening Euro 2024 qualifier against France next March. The game will be perfect for betting.