The FAI announces Irelands 27 man squad for the upcoming Nations League

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 27-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League

With another bevy of Nations League fixtures coming up Stephen Kenny looks to build on his recent good form on the international scene.

Ireland are set to travel to Armenia for the first match on Saturday, June 4 before returning to Dublin to face Ukraine on Wednesday, June 8. We also play Scotland on Saturday, June 11 at the Aviva Stadium.

Stephen Kenny’s side will then travel to Łódź, Poland to face Ukraine on Tuesday, June 14.

Both new and old names are included in Kenny’s chosen squad for the series of games such as Cyrus Christie who comes back into the side due to an injury to Matt Doherty

Blackpool forward CJ Hamilton has received his first call-up to the senior international squad after he netted two goals and four assists in 24 appearances for his club. Derby County forward Festy Ebosele has also received his first call-up to the senior squad after an impressive year for the Rams.

Another one to watch for is Swansea City striker Michael Obafemi returns to the senior squad having impressed with his form for the Welsh club this season, scoring 12 goals in 32 appearances in the Championship.

Here is the full squad

Republic of Ireland Squad – UEFA Nations League