O'Shea set to reward O'Brien with maiden Ireland call-up

This will be John O’Shea’s one and only squad announcement – until the permanent managerial vacancy comes around in the future anyway – but he’s aware of Jake O’Brien’s qualities from their time together with the U21s.
O'Shea set to reward O'Brien with maiden Ireland call-up

REWARD: Lyon's Irish defender Jake O'Brien celebrates with his teammates after opening the scoring during the French L1 football match between Stade Rennais FC and Olympique Lyonnais. Pic: Sebastien SALOM-GOMIS, AFP

A new squad in a new year under a new manager marks good news for Jake O’Brien with Lyon’s Cork-born defender set for a maiden Ireland call-up.

This will be John O’Shea’s one and only squad announcement – until the permanent managerial vacancy comes around in the future anyway – but he’s aware of O’Brien’s qualities from their time together with the U21s.

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