Odubeko returns to U21 ranks but Obafemi rules himself out of contention for Crawford

Odubeko, 19, had been in a self-imposed exile from the international set-up for the last few months as he focused on making his mark at West Ham United.

Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford 

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.