Much changed Ireland U21s welcome 14 new faces

Jim Crawford includes a fresh batch of talent for friendly with Wales

Mason O'Malley of Scunthorpe United 

It's a fresh new dawn for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 side with Jim Crawford calling in 14 uncapped players for next week's friendly with Wales.

The next generation of young talent includes first calls at this level for Conor Grant, Dawson Devoy, Shane Flynn, Alex Gilbert, Oisin McEntee, Conor Noss, Andrew Omobamidele, Ademipo Odubeko, Lewis Richards, Dan Rose, Louis Watson and Tyreik Wright.