Republic of Ireland squad: Caoimhin Kelleher and Troy Parrott back as Stephen Kenny admits doubt over future
Troy Parrott and Caoimhin Kelleher return to the Republic of Ireland squad for matches against the Netherlands and New Zealand; Stephen Kenny could be taking charge of the team for the final time; manager's contract expires at the end of the year
Thursday 9 November 2023 16:26, UK
Troy Parrott and Caoimhin Kelleher have returned to the Republic of Ireland squad for the matches with the Netherlands and New Zealand.
Barring an unlikely sequence of events, Ireland will not qualify for Euro 2024 but will be aiming to finish their campaign on a high against the Dutch in Amsterdam on November 18.
Stephen Kenny's side are fourth in Group B having won only two of their seven qualifying games.
Tottenham forward Parrott — who is on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam — earns a recall after scoring three goals so far during his time with the Eredivisie club.
Liverpool goalkeeper Kelleher also returns to the team after missing last month's Euro 2024 Qualifying games with a knee injury.
Wrexham winger James McClean will be added to the squad for the home friendly against New Zealand on November 21 as he gets set to make his farewell appearance for Ireland.
The 34-year-old announced his retirement from international football last month having amassed 102 caps for his country.
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Defender Seamus Coleman missed out on a spot in the squad following his recovery from a knee injury, although he has recently featured for Everton U21s.
Manager Stephen Kenny revealed Blackburn midfielder Sammie Szmodics missed out due to personal reasons, saying: «I didn't consider Sammie for selection.
»Obviously he had to leave the camp on the second
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