Duo forced out of U19 squad due to injury

Republic of Ireland under-19 team manager Paul Doolin has been forced to make two changes to his squad for the UEFA U19 Championships qualifying tournament this week.

Kenneth McEvoy of Tottenham Hotspur) and Stoke City's Ryan O’Reilly have withdrawn from the squad due to injuries picked up with their clubs.

Kealon Dillon, who plays for Hull City and Steven Smith of Leicester City have been called up in their place and flew out with the rest of the squad yesterday.

Ireland travelled to Luxembourg over the weekend for the mini-tournament where they will meet the hosts, FYR Macedonia and Germany in Group Five.