Parrott and Kelleher recalled as Ireland look to finish Euro campaign on a high in Amsterdam

Troy Parrott strikes the ball during the game against Lithuania

Troy Parrott has scored three in eight games for Rotterdam's Excelsior in the Eredivisie. Credit: Peter Fitzpatrick (ETPhotos)

Troy Parrott and Caoimhín Kelleher have been recalled to the Ireland squad for next week’s Euro 2024 qualifying concluder away to the Netherlands after shaking off early-season injuries.

Striker Parrott - who is on loan at Dutch Eredivisie side Excelsior from Tottenham Hotspur - has earned his call-up after netting three goals in eight appearances in the league.

And Kelleher, who will replace Allison Becker in nets for Liverpool’s Europa League game in Toulouse tonight, has shaken off the minor injury that kept him out of the Greece and Gibraltar games last month. 

Ireland’s sole Champions League representative, Celtic’s Liam Scales, retains his spot after playing 90 minutes in both the Greek and Gibraltar games.

Andrew Omobamidele also retains his place in defence despite failing to make a matchday squad since moving to Nottingham Forest from Norwich City on deadline day.

And Nathan Collins, who was withdrawn at half time in the 2-0 defeat to Greece at Lansdowne Road, is also named after netting Brentford’s winner against West Ham United on Sunday.

Striker Evan Ferguson, who will line up for Brighton & Hove Albion at Ajax tonight, is named the forward line alongside Luton Town’s Chiedozie Ogbene and Cardiff City’s Callum Robinson.

Ireland take on the Dutch at the Amsterdam Arena on Saturday, November 18th before James McClean calls time on his international career at home to New Zealand on Tuesday the 21st.

The All Whites clash may also be Stephen Kenny’s last game in charge of the Boys in Green as the FAI consider their options for the World Cup 2026 cycle.

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), Dara O’Shea (Burnley), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen), Mark Sykes (Bristol City).

Forwards: Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town), Mikey Johnston (Celtic), Troy Parrott (Excelsior, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur).

18/11 - Netherlands v Republic of Ireland, Amsterdam Arena, 7.45pm (8.45pm local time)

21/11 - Republic of Ireland v New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm

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