The Irish players out to make a mark in the EFL this season

The majority of Stephen Kenny's squad will begin their season this weekend, with lots of Irish interest throughout the divisions. 

Northern Exposure: Ireland striker Troy Parrott has joined Preston on a season-long loan. Pic: Alex Burstow/Getty Images

As the squeeze tightens on the Irish presence in the Premier League, the lower tiers of the English structure will again serve as a green harvest.

Stephen Kenny’s 27-man squad selected for the last gathering – June’s Uefa Nations League quadruple header – featured just five players who will begin the campaign at Premier League clubs.