Mason Melia available for selection as he returns from injury

Melia will compete with Aidan Keena for the sole forward’s slot in Kenny’s preferred 4-2-3-1 system.

RETURN FROM INJURY: Mason Melia – the League of Ireland’s first million-euro plus export – could return from injury to lead the line in St Patrick’s Athletic’s season opener against FAI Cup holders Drogheda United on Friday. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Mason Melia – the League of Ireland’s first million-euro plus export – could return from injury to lead the line in St Patrick’s Athletic’s season opener against FAI Cup holders Drogheda United on Friday.

Last week came confirmation of Tottenham Hotspur agreeing a deal worth an initial €1.9m to bring the striker into their full-time set-up next January after he’s turned 18 and completed his final season for the Saints.