FESTY EBOSELE has earned a late call-up to the Ireland squad ahead of Tuesday’s Nations League clash with Greece at the Aviva Stadium.
The full-back comes in for the injured Seamus Coleman, who went off injured during Saturday’s 2-0 loss to England.
22-year-old Ebosele has three senior Ireland caps, the most recent of which was won during the 0-0 friendly draw with Belgium last March.
The Wexford-born player completed a loan move to Championship club Watford just before the transfer deadline.
He had fallen out of favour at parent club Udinese, despite making 32 appearances in all competitions for the Italian side last season.
We have to play 3 out and out central midfielders against Greece, 2 isn’t enough. Certainly not any of the 2 we have available. We get played through the middle so often and not just by top teams like England.
Also think we need Szmodics playing more up front like he does at club level. He seems to be our best threat, should be involved more.
Good man Festy
In my opinion Ireland should select O’Shea, Collins and Scales, with Knight playing as a right winger, and Ogbene as the left winger. O’Brien is a serious risk in the backs and will give away a penalty, as well as most likely getting sent off.
@David O’ Connell: What are you basing this harsh assessment on? I don’t think he’s ever given away a penalty in his senior career and has only been sent off once. I’d still go with O’Shea, Collins & Scales for balance and experience though