Central defender Gerard Nash has been called into to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for an annual tournament held in Madeira. Nash is currently on a month's loan at Hartlepool.

Ireland play a Madeira side on February 14th, then Finland a day later and Portugal on the 17th. Nash, whose only Town appearance was as a sub in the 6-1 victory over Burnley in 2003, has previously won caps at various youth levels.

The 19-year-old Dubliner has made two league starts during his time with Pools.

Irish U21s: Doyle (Birmingham City), Quigley (UCD), Keane (Luton Town), Nash (Ipswich Town), McShane (Brighton & Hove Albion), Painter (Birmingham City), Hand (Huddersfield Town), McFaul (Notts County), Dicker (UCD), Collins (Huddersfield Town), Timlin (Fulham), Flood (Manchester City), Ireland (Manchester City), Foley (Bournemouth), Bradley (Drogheda United), McGeady (Celtic), Ward (Bohemians), Keogh (Scunthorpe), Yeates (Colchester United), O'Donovan (Cork City).

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