McStay and Kendrick get chance to impress for U-21’s against Bulgaria

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U-21 manager Don Givens has been forced to make two changes to his squad for Tuesday’s clash with Bulgaria at United Park, Drogheda (kick-off 7:30).

Captain Stephen Kelly (Tottenham Hotspur), Stephen Brennan (Newcastle United) and Stephen Paisley (Longford Town) have all had to withdraw, opening the door for Henry McStay (Leeds United) and Joe Kendrick (Darlington).

McStay is called in as a replacement right back, having impressed at U-19 and U-21 levels in the Madeira International Tournament.