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Jayson Molumby and CJ Hamilton included in Ireland UEFA Nations League squad

Jayson Molumby and CJ Hamilton included in Ireland UEFA Nations League squad

Waterford's Jayson Molumby and CJ Hamilton have been included in the Republic of Ireland Squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures.

25-year-old Hamilton, who plays for Blackpool, recently declared for Ireland as a result of his Clonea roots.

Wexford's Festy Ebosele also receives a first call-up.

Defenders Cyrus Christie and Enda Stevens also return to the set-up while from the March squad, the only absentees are Matt Doherty and Connor Ronan who are both injured.

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The Boys in Green are away to Armenia on June 4th and at home to Scotland on June 11th, with matches against Ukraine on June 8th and 14th.

A delighted Hamilton says it's a dream come true to join the Ireland senior set-up.

“I was first contacted in March to ask if I would be interested in declaring myself for the Republic of Ireland and I was buzzing to get the call. Everything has now been sorted and I’m looking forward to focusing on my football. It’s a dream to try and represent your country, so I’m delighted to get the call-up. Hopefully, I can now go on to win my first cap. We have some big games coming up and would love to go far in the Nations League.”

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SENIOR SQUAD FOR UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE FIXTURES IN JUNE:

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Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Gavin Bazunu (Manchester City), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers)

Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jason Knight (Derby County)

Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), CJ Hamilton (Blackpool), Festy Ebosele (Derby County)

Lee O'Connor and Ollie O'Neill have also been named in the Ireland U-21 squad to play their upcoming European Championship qualifiers.

Jim Crawford's side will face Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday, June 3 and Montenegro on June 6 in Tallaght Stadium. They then head to Ascoli to take on Italy in their final game in Group F on Tuesday, June 14.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U-21 SQUAD FOR EUROPEAN QUALIFIERS IN JUNE:

Goalkeepers: Brian Maher (Derry City), Luke McNicholas (Sligo Rovers), David Harrington (Cork City).

Defenders: Tayo Adaramola (Crystal Palace), Joe Bagan (Cardiff City), Andy Lyons (Shamrock Rovers), Oisin McEntee (Newcastle United), Mark McGuinness (Cardiff City), Jake O'Brien (Crystal Palace), Lee O’Connor (Tranmere Rovers).

Midfielders: Conor Coventry (West Ham United), Dawson Devoy (Bohemians), Joe Hodge (Wolves), Gavin Kilkenny (Bournemouth), Conor Noss (Borussia Möchengladbach), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Ross Tierney (Motherwell).

Forwards: Sinclair Armstrong (QPR), Darragh Burns (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton & Hove Albion), JJ Kayode (Rotherham United), Liam Kerrigan (UCD), Ollie O’Neill (Fulham), Mipo Odubeko (West Ham United), Tyreik Wright (Aston Villa).

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