Givens forced to make changes to Ireland U21 squad

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.

The Republic of Ireland Under 21s take on hosts Madeira, Finland and Portugal on February 14, 15 and 17 respectively.

Due to injuries and club commitments the following players will not be part of the travelling squad:

Paul McShane (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Gerard Nash (Ipswich Town)

Stephen Bradley (Drogheda United)

Mark Yeates (Colchester United)

Aiden McGeady (Celtic)

Andy Keogh (Scunthorpe United)

Barry Corr (Sheffield Wednesday) - replaced Andy Keogh but now cannot travel.

The following players will replace the above:

Darren O'Dea (Celtic)

Richard Keogh (Bristol City)

Patrick Cregg (Falkirk)

Leon Best (Southampton)

Alan O'Brien (Newcastle)

Barry Corr (Sheffield Wednesday)