Kasey McAteer receives first Ireland call-up ahead of Heimir Hallgrimsson's first games in charge

Michael Bolton

Leicester City's Kasey McAteer has received a first call-up to a Republic of Ireland squad in advance of the Nations League games against England and Greece.

McAteer makes his first Ireland squad having completed his paperwork and received FIFA international clearance.

New manager Heimir Hallgrimsson named a 23-man squad for the upcoming games, with Evan Ferguson and Seamus Coleman recovering from injury.

Chiedozie Ogbene and defender Nathan Collins also return having missed games back in June.

Jayson Molumby receives his first call-up since November 2023 after his foot injury ruled him out of international action this year.

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu remains a long-term absentee with an Achilles injury, with Caoimhin Kelleher likely to start in goal.

Josh Cullen is also absent from the squad, as Ireland only have five midfielders in the squad.

Ireland host England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday September 7th at 5pm, before hosting Greece on Tuesday September 10th at 7.45pm.

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Max O'Leary (Bristol City).

Defenders: Séamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Liam Scales (Celtic), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City), Robbie Brady (Preston North End).

Midfielders: Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Sunderland), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Kasey McAteer (Leicester City).

Forwards: Adam Idah (Celtic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar).