Motherwell star called into Republic of Ireland youth squad for Swedish test and links up with former teammate

Motherwell's Ross Tierney has been named in the Republic of Ireland u21s squad to face Sweden later this month.

The young Irish side play Group F leaders Sweden away in the UEFA European Under 21 Championship.

Action takes place on March 29th, with Republic of Ireland four points off the leaders, having played a game less.

Tierney joined Motherwell from League of Ireland side Bohemian in January and links up with former teammate Dawson Devoy on international duty.

He's scored once since his move to ML1, a 90th minute leveller in a 1-1 Premiership draw with St Mirren.

Goalkeepers: Brian Maher (Derry City), Luke McNicholas (Cliftonville, on loan from Sligo Rovers), David Odumosu (St. Patrick’s Athletic)

Defenders: Joel Bagan (Cardiff City), Eiran Cashin (Derby County), Andy Lyons (Shamrock Rovers), Mark McGuinness (Cardiff City), Jake O’Brien (Swindon Town, on loan from Crystal Palace), Lee O’Connor (Tranmere Rovers)

Midfielders: Conor Coventry (MK Dons, on loan from West Ham United), Dawson Devoy (Bohemians), Gavin Kilkenny (Bournemouth), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Ross Tierney (Motherwell)

Forwards: Festy Ebosele (Derby County), Evan Ferguson (Brighton & Hove Albion), JJ Kayode (Rotherham United), Mipo Odubeko (Doncaster Rovers, on loan from West Ham United), Ollie O’Neill (Fulham), Colm Whelan (UCD), Tyreik Wright (Colchester United, on loan from Aston Villa)

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