Two Ireland U-19 stars promoted to U-21s

Republic of Ireland U-21 team manager Noel King has named his squad for a friendly international against Austria at The Showgrounds, Sligo on Tuesday, August 9 (kick off: 6pm).

King has included two members of the squad that reached the semi-finals of the UEFA U-19 Championships under Paul Doolin last month with Wolves goalkeeper Aaron McCarey and Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick stepping up to U-21 level.