Stephen Ireland’s son Joshua included in Ireland’s U19 training camp

Midfielder Ireland has already been part of the England underage set-up but may switch to his Dad’s country when the competitive U19 series kicks off in the Autumn.

Ireland U19 training at Loughborough University

Stephen Ireland’s son Joshua is among a group of 35 players involved in Ireland’s Under-19 training camp this week.

He is joined at Loughborough University by one of coaches from Stoke City, Jon Walters, who had been drafted onto the staff by manager Tom Mohan for the three-day gathering.