Leddy in Irish Squad - Ipswich Town News

Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for their UEFA U17 elite stage qualifiers in Holland later this month. First-year scholar Leddy has previously won five caps at U17 level.

The Irish youngsters take on Serbia at RKSV Schijndel on Thursday 22nd March, then the hosts and reigning European champions Holland at the same ground on the following Saturday, before completing their group games with a match against Albania at SV Venray on Tuesday 27th March.

The winners of the group go through to the finals in Slovenia which will be played in May.

Republic of Ireland U17s: Eric Grimes (Leeds United), Peter Burke (Moville Celtic), Sean Long (Cherry Orchard), Kyle McFadden (Norwich City), Ryan O'Reilly (Stoke City), Sean Coyne (Cherry Orchard), Bradley Lewis (Aston Villa), Ryan McConnell (Letterkenny Rovers), Dylan Hayes (Derby County), Thomas Mulroney (Crumlin United), Jonny Leddy (Ipswich Town), Kevin O'Connor (St. Patricks Athletic), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Dylan McGlade (Middlesbrough), Gary O'Neill (Wolves), Conor Wilkinson (Millwall), Sam Byrne (Manchester United), Alan O'Sullivan (Home Farm).

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