Mipo Odubeko's Ireland exile continues as he remains absent from U21 squad

Odubeko’s last involvement for Ireland came in an U17 friendly against Finland in March 2019 and both Nigeria and England are trying to profit from the Tallaght-born attacker’s indecision

Mipo Odubeko’s last involvement for Ireland came in an U17 friendly against Finland in March 2019. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Mipo Odubeko’s self-imposed exile from the Ireland set-up will prolong, with Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford admitting the West Ham United striker has a “choice” to make on his international future.

The 18-year-old forward – who featured twice for Hammers first-team last season – won’t be among the squad Crawford unveils on Friday for the opening Euro 2023 qualifiers in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Luxembourg next month.