Wigan striker Conor Sammon believes the Latics can drag themselves from the foot of the Barclays Premier League table and win their fight for survival.

Two more Airtricity League players have been drafted into the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA European Championship qualifier against Turkey.

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s depart for Switzerland today, with four changes to the squad originally announced for the double-header UEFA European Championship qualifying matches against Switzerland and Turkey.

Republic of Ireland U-21s 5 Estonia U-21s 0

Noel King was today confirmed as the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland Under-21 team.

Defender Seamus Coleman has agreed a new four-year contract with Everton.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today named an 18-man squad for next month’s double-header UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifying matches away to Georgia and Armenia.

Manager Don Givens has warned his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side they need to be more ruthless if they are to keep their European Championship dreams alive.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today named his squad for the two UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifying matches to take place in October.

Plymouth have signed 20-year-old striker Cillian Sheridan on loan from Celtic.

Birmingham have agreed a fee with Galway United for Republic of Ireland Under-21 international James O’Shea.

Hamilton youngster James McCarthy could be set for a move to Wolves after both clubs agreed a fee.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 0 Turkey Under-21 3

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today named his starting XI for tomorrow’s European Championships qualifying match against Turkey, which will take place at Turner’s Cross (kick-off 7.45pm).

Shamrock Rovers defender Ian Bermingham has been called into the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of tomorrow night’s European Championship qualifying match against Turkey at Turner’s Cross.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens has announced an 18-man squad for this month’s matches against Spain and Turkey.

ANTHONY STOKES remains in the international wilderness after the on-loan Sheffield United striker was once again left out of a Don Givens Under 21 squad.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 captain Eddie Nolan admits his team must improve considerably from their last outing if they are to take anything from their game against Portugal in Madeira tomorrow night.

Striker Karl Moore has been called into the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of the UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifier against Portugal next Tuesday.

ROY KEANE insists he is ready to “play hardball’ with clubs eager to lighten his load ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.

Don Givens has named his starting XI to take on England in tomorrow night’s crucial UEFA U-21 European Championship qualifying match in Turner’s Cross.

Don Givens was full of praise for his young Republic of Ireland Under-21 side after their surprise 3-2 friendly win over Sweden in Uppsala.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today announced his squads for the forthcoming matches against Sweden and England.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Don Givens was disappointed with the performance his side gave in their 2-0 home defeat by Portugal.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens has named his starting 11 for tomorrow night’s vital clash against Portugal at Turner’s Cross (kick-off 7.45pm).

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today announced an 18-man squad for the friendly against Germany in Furth later this month.

Darren Randolph fully intends to stake his claim for the Charlton goalkeeper’s jersey on a permanent basis.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 team manager Don Givens saw plenty of positives for the future even though his young side suffered a 1-0 defeat to reigning European Champions Holland in Venlo last night.

Republic of Ireland Under-21s coach Don Givens has drafted senior squad members Stephen Quinn and Darron Gibson into his party for the friendly against Holland on Tuesday, March 27.

Don Givens admits he faces the biggest game of his six-year reign as Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager tomorrow night.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Don Givens is confident there will be no hangover from the last dismal European Championship qualifying campaign.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Don Givens has slapped a sun block on his players ahead of their European Championship qualifying clash with Greece tomorrow.

Don Givens hopes his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side can take their impressive recent run of form into the next stage of the UEFA European Championships qualifiers.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 3 Azerbaijan Under-21 0 (Republic of Ireland Under-21s win 5-1 on aggregate)

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Don Givens will throw 18-year-old Rene Gilmartin into the lion’s den tonight.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens has urged his players to take heed of Huddersfield’s League One play-off semi-final misery as they target European success.

Three eircom League players have been included in the Republic of Ireland Under 21 squad to take on Azerbaijan in the UEFA Championships qualifiers on May 11 and 18.

Republic Under-21s 1 Sweden Under-21s 0

Birmingham defender Alex Bruce, son of Blues manager Steve, has received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens believes the Madeira Tournament could again nurture a future star in the making.

Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for this week’s Madeira Tournament.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 Manager Don Givens has had to make some personnel changes to his squad travelling to Madeira on February 13 next for the Madeira Tournament.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Don Givens finally has a platform on which to build for the future.

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens insists Stephen Ireland’s prior fall-out with Brian Kerr will not block his path to again playing for his country.