Lack of forward options could hand exciting prospect Evan Ferguson senior debut

YOUNG GUN: Evan Ferguson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Stephen Kenny hasn’t ruled out blooding teen striker Evan Ferguson against Norway in Thursday night’s friendly at Aviva Stadium (7.45pm).

The Brighton and Hove Albion striker only recently turned 18 but has already lined out in the Premier League and the Ireland boss is short of forward options.