Smallbone and Johnston included, Brady axed as Kenny names Ireland squad

Norwich City's Adam Idah and Andrew Omobamidele make their international return following troublesome injuries.

CALL-UP: Republic of Ireland's Will Smallbone takes a free kick during the UEFA European U21 Championship 2023 qualifying campaign. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire.

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has included Will Smallbone and Mikey Johnston in his 26-strong squad for the upcoming fixtures against Latvia and France.

Ireland welcome Latvia to the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, March 22 in an international friendly before they begin their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign against World Cup finalists France on Monday, March 27.