Parrot recalled to Republic of Ireland squad, no place for returning Coleman
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has recalled striker Troy Parrott for the final Euro 2024 qualifier against Netherlands and the late November friendly with New Zealand.
There is no place, however, for captain and injury returnee Seamus Coleman. Coleman has played twice for Everton under-21s of late as he steps up his recovery from a medial knee ligament injury.
Parrott has been recalled following his impressive loan form in the Dutch Eredivisie with Excelsior Rotterdam. The young attacker has scored three goals in eight league appearances so far this campaign.
Liverpool's Caoimhín Kelleher comes back into the squad having missed out on the October qualifiers against Greece and Gibraltar through injury.
Chiedozie Ogbene, Festy Ebosele and Liam Scales are included once more, with Ebosele's fine form in Udinese colours likely to push him closer to a starting berth in green.
Brighton's Evan Ferguson will again head up the Irish striking options, with the aforementioned Parrott, Adam Idah and Callum Robinson also named in Kenny's squad.
In-form Blackburn Rovers' playmaker Andrew Moran - who is on loan from Brighton - has not been included as he has linked up with Jim Crawford's under-21s. There is also no room for his Blackburn teammate Sammie Szmodics.
Meanwhile, James McClean will return to the squad for the New Zealand friendly with the match set to be his 103rd and final cap.
Republic of Ireland Squad - Netherlands & New Zealand
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).
Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Festy Ebosele (Udinese), Ryan Manning (Southampton), Liam Scales (Celtic), Shane Duffy (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Brentford),
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