Midfielder Josh Carson has received his first call-up to the Northern Ireland senior squad. The 17-year-old has previously won caps at U17, U19 and U21 levels.

Nigel Worthington, a regular visitor to Portman Road this season, has included the Antrim-born youngster in his party for the Carling Nations Cup games against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday 24th May and Wales on Friday 27th May, both at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Exiting Town defender Gareth McAuley is also in the squad.

Carson is also included in the Northern Ireland U21 squad for their European Championship qualifier against the Faroe Islands on Tuesday 31st May.

Defender Rory McKeown, who has been released by the Blues at the end of his academy scholarship, and striker Caolan Lavery, whose spell as a scholar has been extended until October due to his time out with a knee injury this term, are on standby for the U21 squad.

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agc232 added 12:26 - May 11 top effort.... good luck
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Bridgford added 12:26 - May 11 Fantastic, congratulations.
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mickeyjb added 12:28 - May 11 Well done Josh, until I saw him play I was Josh who? Him and Martin on the flanks is not a bad option.
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Ipswich24 added 12:29 - May 11 Well done Josh head down next season and show us all what a great oplayer you can be- like a new signing really
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cwb91 added 12:29 - May 11 great achievement at 17. He's going to be a good player
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Hungry_Badger added 12:32 - May 11 Well done to the lad, considering that no one had even heard of him until a couple of months ago and he's already getting call ups for his country, good sign for our future and also Northern Ireland's.
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dan_itfc55 added 12:35 - May 11 Congratulations! - Really pleased, I actually think Carson could be just as good if not better that a certain Mr Wickham. His true colours will show next year and we will see him shine!
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comeonthegoodtimes added 12:46 - May 11 So who will be after him this transfer window then? Great talent......
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bluelady added 12:54 - May 11 hopefully this will encourge other young players to the team, knowing that PJ is happy to give young players a chance........ Carson can thank PJ for getting this call up, without him playing regularly in the 1st team he would not have been picked.
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DiamondGezzer added 13:36 - May 11 Justly deserved for all the hard work that's now paying dividends.
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sonian_blue added 13:40 - May 11 Fully deserved, he will IMO go on to be a star and dan_ITFC55 you are spot on. I know which of the two I would keep given the option.
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MaySixth added 13:41 - May 11 Good work Frank. Sorry, Willie.
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ITFC4daprem added 15:49 - May 11 fully deserved 3 goals in six or so games for a 17 year old is outstanding
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theblueginger added 16:03 - May 11 At this rate hes going to be more in demand than wickham
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ThatMuhrenCross added 16:33 - May 11 Saw this coming. Northern Ireland are short of goalscorers these days. He is a massive star of the future for them.
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ITFC4daprem added 16:47 - May 11 keep him and wickham till end of next season if we dont get promoted, could make 20million plus
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Lamby95 added 16:50 - May 11 Fully deserved. Good luck Josh.
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Lay added 20:39 - May 11 Well done my little 5'2 tall man :P
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fourth added 20:42 - May 12 Really Good
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