McManus and Ayinde handed maiden Ireland under-21 call-ups

Ireland remain without two teen talents in Owen Elding (Sligo Rovers) and Jack Moorhouse (Manchester United).

Republic of Ireland under-21 boss Jim Crawford. Pic: James Lawlor/Inpho

Republic of Ireland under-21s boss Jim Crawford has named a 22-man squad for their UEFA under-21 Euro qualifier against Slovakia at Turner's Cross.

Crawford's Ireland return to Leeside on Friday, October 10, having recorded two wins out of two in their opening qualifying games following victories over Moldova and Andorra.