EOIN KENNY HAS been called up to the Northern Ireland senior squad for the first time, ahead of their upcoming Uefa Nations League fixtures.
Kenny – son of former Republic of Ireland and current St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen – is among two newcomers named in Michael O’Neill’s squad.
Born in Derry, the Portsmouth striker represented Northern Ireland at U18 and U21 level. He won 11 caps, scored once and captained the U21s.
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Kenny (20) joined Championship side Portsmouth during the summer after an impressive spell with Dundalk in the League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division.
He scored 22 goals in 94 appearances for the Lilywhites, and also spent time at Wexford on loan. Now a regular in the Pompey first-team match day squad, he has made two senior appearances this season.
Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee is the other first-time call-up in the Northern Ireland squad for their remaining two fixtures in Nations League B Group 2.
O’Neill’s side – who are top of the group – face Ukraine at home and Hungary away later this month.
Northern Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Conor Hazard (Wycombe Wanderers), Pierce Charles (Queens Park Rangers, on loan from Manchester City), Dermot Mee (Manchester United).
Defenders: Ciaron Brown and Brodie Spencer (both Oxford United), Paddy McNair (Hull City), Trai Hume (Sunderland), Ruairi McConville (Norwich City), Terry Devlin (Portsmouth), Tom Atcheson (Blackburn Rovers), Michael Forbes (Dundee United).
Midfielders: Ethan Galbraith and Justin Devenny (both Stoke City), Shea Charles (Fulham), Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion), Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers), Jordan Thompson (Preston North End), Patrick Kelly (Barnsley), Kieran Morrison (Sheffield Wednesday, on loan from Liverpool).
Forwards: Josh Magennis (Stevenage), Callum Marshall (Luton Town), Jamie Donley (Luton Town, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Braiden Graham (Everton), Ceadach O’Neill (Arsenal), Eoin Kenny (Portsmouth).
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Eoin Kenny - son of Stephen - receives first Northern Ireland senior call-up
EOIN KENNY HAS been called up to the Northern Ireland senior squad for the first time, ahead of their upcoming Uefa Nations League fixtures.
Kenny – son of former Republic of Ireland and current St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen – is among two newcomers named in Michael O’Neill’s squad.
Born in Derry, the Portsmouth striker represented Northern Ireland at U18 and U21 level. He won 11 caps, scored once and captained the U21s.
Kenny (20) joined Championship side Portsmouth during the summer after an impressive spell with Dundalk in the League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division.
He scored 22 goals in 94 appearances for the Lilywhites, and also spent time at Wexford on loan. Now a regular in the Pompey first-team match day squad, he has made two senior appearances this season.
Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee is the other first-time call-up in the Northern Ireland squad for their remaining two fixtures in Nations League B Group 2.
O’Neill’s side – who are top of the group – face Ukraine at home and Hungary away later this month.
Northern Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Conor Hazard (Wycombe Wanderers), Pierce Charles (Queens Park Rangers, on loan from Manchester City), Dermot Mee (Manchester United).
Defenders: Ciaron Brown and Brodie Spencer (both Oxford United), Paddy McNair (Hull City), Trai Hume (Sunderland), Ruairi McConville (Norwich City), Terry Devlin (Portsmouth), Tom Atcheson (Blackburn Rovers), Michael Forbes (Dundee United).
Midfielders: Ethan Galbraith and Justin Devenny (both Stoke City), Shea Charles (Fulham), Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion), Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers), Jordan Thompson (Preston North End), Patrick Kelly (Barnsley), Kieran Morrison (Sheffield Wednesday, on loan from Liverpool).
Forwards: Josh Magennis (Stevenage), Callum Marshall (Luton Town), Jamie Donley (Luton Town, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Braiden Graham (Everton), Ceadach O’Neill (Arsenal), Eoin Kenny (Portsmouth).
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