John O'Shea: Jake O'Brien will be very close to being involved in both games

O'Brien is likely to make his debut against a Belgium side ranked fourth in the world on Saturday before another Euro-bound side in the summer, Switzerland, visit next Tuesday.

Jake O'Brien and Matt Doherty, right, during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

John O’Shea has indicated that newcomer Jake O’Brien will participate in both of Ireland’s friendlies during this window.

A Belgium side ranked fourth in the world awaits at Lansdowne Road on Saturday before another Euro-bound side in the summer, Switzerland, visit next Tuesday.