Town defender Alex Bruce has been named in the Republic of Ireland U21 side facing Belgium in a UEFA Championship qualifier at Terryland Park, Galway tonight. The game is live on Sky Sports One (KO 7.30pm).

Also in the Irish side is Bohemians striker or midfielder Stephen Ward, who Town manager Jim Magilton has confirmed he has been keeping tabs on. Ward may well be a target for the Blues when the transfer window reopens in January.

Town keeper Lewis Price is expected to be in the Wales U21 side facing Turkey in a UEFA Championship qualifier in Cardiff on Saturday.

Republic of Ireland U21s: Doyle (Birmingham City), Foley (Luton Town), Painter (Birmingham City), Bruce (Ipswich Town), McShane (West Bromwich Albion), Flood (Cardiff City), Whelan (Sheffield Wednesday), Deery (Derry City), Keegan (Drogheda Utd), Timlin (Fulham), Ward (Bohemians).

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