Bristol City’s Mark Sykes called up to Ireland squad as Haaland not included for Norway

Aviva Stadium will host the Republic of Ireland v Norway this week

Aviva Stadium will host the Republic of Ireland v Norway this week Credit: Timmy Keane (ETPhotos)

Stephen Kenny has call up Bristol City winger Mark Sykes for the upcoming Republic of Ireland friendlies against Norway in the Aviva and away to Malta. 

The Ireland boss makes that call up after Wigan Athletic forward Will Keane and Birmingham City striker Scott Hogan have withdrawn from the squad due to injury. 

First up in their friendly fixtures is Norway’s visit to Dublin next Thursday 17 November. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland will not be part of the travelling Norwegian party.

Republic of Ireland Squad - Norway & Malta

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Nathan Collins (Wolverhampton Wanderers), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Middlesbrough), Liam Scales (Aberdeen, on loan from Celtic), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Robbie Brady (Preston North End), Mark Sykes (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jeff Hendrick (Reading, on loan from Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Stoke City, on loan from Southampton), Jamie McGrath (Dundee United).
Forwards: Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City).

 

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