Jim Crawford thrilled with Mipo Odubeko's Republic of Ireland return

Ademipo Odubeko of West Ham. Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Republic of Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford expressed his delight at adding striker Mipo Odubeko to his ranks for the crunch qualifier with Sweden later this month.

The Tallaght teenager is one of two new faces in the Dubliner’s squad alongside Eiran Cashin, who has impressed for Derby County in recent weeks.