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Leddy Set to Win Cap - Ipswich Town News

Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy could add to his Republic of Ireland U17 caps this afternoon when his side take on Serbia in a European Championship elite stage qualifier in Schijndel in Holland. The 17-year-old, a first-year scholar, has previously won five caps at U17 level.

The Irish youngsters next face the hosts and reigning European champions Holland at the same venue on Saturday, before completing their group games with a match against Albania in Venray next Tuesday.

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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