Evan Ferguson 'should be okay' for Euro playoff in Israel, says Jim Crawford

The highly-rated 17-year-old picked up an ankle knock in the first leg.

BRIGTH OUTLOOK: Ireland U21 boss manager Jim Crawford at the  Sheraton Tel Aviv, HaYarkon, Tel Aviv today.

Republic of Ireland U21s manager Jim Crawford is hoping that Evan Ferguson can overcome a minor injury in time to face Israel in their crucial 2023 European Championship playoff second leg in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening.

The 17-year old Brighton & Hove Albion prospect scored the equaliser in Friday’s 1-1 first-leg draw in Tallaght and his absence would be a significant blow to the away side as they seek to make history and be the first Irish team to make a finals at the grade.