Republic of Ireland squad: Smallbone and Ferguson given their chance to impress

18-year-old Brighton starlet Evan Ferguson and Stoke City's Will Smallbone will get their chance to impress Stephen Kenny

FIRST INCLUSION: Evan Ferguson. ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Stephen Kenny has selected his squad for the November international friendlies against Norway and Malta. 

Kenny has picked a 26-man squad for the fixtures next week, with two of Ireland's top-performing under-21s included.