Recent Town signing Adam McDonnell could win his first Republic of Ireland U19 cap when his side take on Malta in the first game of their European Championships qualifying mini-tournament this evening at the RSC in Waterford.

McDonnell, 17, joined the Blues on a two-year deal from Shelbourne close to the end of the transfer window following a trial in the summer.

The Dubliner, who has previously been capped at U16, U17 and Emerging Talent levels, is yet to appear in a competitive game for Town’s U18s or U21s as his clearance is still to come through but he has played in friendlies and has already trained with the first team and has impressed manager Mick McCarthy.

The Irish youngsters subsequently face Gibraltar at Wexford’s Ferrycarrig Park on Saturday and Switzerland next Tuesday, also in Waterford.

Republic of Ireland U19s: Liam Bossin (Anderlecht), Peter Burke (Sunderland), Noe Baba (Fulham), Kevin Toner (Aston Villa), Fiacre Kelleher (Celtic), Jamie Mulhall (Longford Town), Bobby Moseley (Birmingham City), Sean Heaney (Shamrock Rovers), Desmond Hutchinson (Brighton & Hove Albion), Adam McDonnell (Ipswich Town), Jamie McGrath (St Patrick’s Athletic), Connor Dimaio (Sheffield United), Henry Charsley (Everton), Joel Coustrain (Sheffield United), Reece Grego-Cox (QPR), Jack Hallahan (West Bromwich Albion), Ryan Manning (Galway FC), Eoghan Stokes (Leeds United).

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