17-year-old Evan Ferguson leads line as Ireland u21 side named for Italy decider 

Jim Crawford's side will seal top spot and Euro qualification if they beat Italy in Ascoli. 

Powerful 17-year-old Evan Ferguson leads the line in Ascoli . Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Jim Crawford has named his starting-11 for Republic of Ireland’s U21s Euro 2023 qualifier decider against Italy this evening (kick-off 4.30pm).

Crawford's side lost 2-0 to their Italian hosts in the reverse fixture, but have been in stellar form ever since.