Ireland Under-23 Squad Revealed

Republic of Ireland Under-23 manager Paul Doolin named a 20-man squad to face England in their opening International Challenge Trophy match at the RSC in Waterford on 26 May. The Under-23 selection will also face Giovanni Trapattoni's training camp squad in a behind closed doors-training match on 18 May.

The squad is made entirely of Airtricity League players and gives players the chance to shine in the international set-up when they may have never had the chance before.

Doolin said: 'This is a really talented squad of players and it shows just how many excellent young players are currently playing in the Airtricity League.

'Although the players are young, there is a great deal of experience in the squad. Most of the players have played first team Airtricity League football for several seasons and quite a few already have experience of international football with various underage squads.

'To get the opportunity to represent your country is a huge honour for any player and I'm sure they will all be relishing the chance to pull on the green shirt against England at the RSC. It will be a special night and I am really looking forward to it.

'Prior to the England game, we will have the opportunity to have a look at the players when they face Giovanni Trapattoni's training camp squad. This is a great opportunity to give the players a chance to play together against good opposition ahead of the England match. The opportunity to come up against senior international players is also something that the players will no doubt look forward to.'

Republic of Ireland Under-23 squad: Darren Quigley Sporting Fingal, Robert Duggan Shamrock Rovers, Seamus Conneely Galway United, Garry Breen Dundalk, Stephen Mulcahy Cork City Foras Co-op, Kenny Browne Sporting Fingal, Conor Powell Bohemians, Ian Bermingham St Patrick's Athletic, Ronan Finn Sporting Fingal, Greg Bolger UCD, James Chambers Shamrock Rovers, Stephen O'Donnell Galway United, Billy Dennehy Shamrock Rovers, Ross Gaynor Dundalk, Gary McCabe Sligo Rovers, Shaun Williams Sporting Fingal, Paul Byrne St Patrick's Athletic, Karl Sheppard Galway United, Padraig Amond Sligo Rovers, Paddy Madden Bohemians.