Kenny and McGrath called into Ireland squad ahead of Portugal and Hungary clashes

Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of the Portugal game while Mark Sykes has been ruled out of both upcoming clashes.

SQUAD UPDATE: Johnny Kenny and Jamie McGrath have been called into the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their upcoming Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary. Picture: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Johnny Kenny and Jamie McGrath have been called into the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their upcoming Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.

Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of the game against Portugal on Thursday due to injury and will remain at this club AS Roma to continue rehabiliation with the hope of being available for the second game against Hungary on Sunday.

Celtic striker Kenny has been called in to replace Ferguson.

Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes has been ruled out of both clashes due to injury with Hibernian midfield McGrath called in as his replacement.

Heimir Hallgrisson's squad train at the FAI National Training Centre on Tuesday as they step up their preparations for the sold-out game against Portugal on Thursday November 13 at the Aviva Stadium before travelling to Budapest to take on Hungary on Sunday November 16.

Republic of Ireland Squad – Portugal/Hungary 

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton) 

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Liam Scales (Celtic), John Egan (Hull City), Ryan Manning (Southampton)*, Kevin O'Toole (New York City) 

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion)*, Finn Azaz (Southampton), Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Andrew Moran (LAFC), Jamie McGrath (Hibernian) 

Attackers: Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Swansea City FC), Johnny Kenny (Celtic), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United), Festy Ebosele (İstanbul Başakşehir) *Suspended for the first match against Portugal.

Fixtures – FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifying 

Thursday November 13: Republic of Ireland v Portugal, Aviva Stadium. 7.45pm 

Sunday November 16: Hungary v Republic of Ireland, Puskas Arena, 2pm (Irish Time)