KASEY McATEER described his first Republic of Ireland call-up as “an honour”.
The Leicester City star has been named in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s first Ireland squad after getting international clearance from FIFA.
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It is the result of a long process that was started by Hallgrimsson’s predecessor Stephen Kenny before his exit last year.
On Twitter, McAteer retweeted the squad list it the caption “An Honour” alongside a green heart and Ireland flag.
Heimir Hallgrimsson kicks off his tenure in charge of Ireland with the home ties against England and Greece in the UEFA Nations League.
The Three Lions come to Dublin on September 7 before the visit of Greece to the Aviva Stadium on September 10.
McAteer is the only new face in Hallgrímsson’s first squad, that he selected along with assistant John O’Shea – who was in interim charge for the last four games.
Leicester’s Tom Cannon – who is a teammate of McAteer at Leicester – is left out following his debut against Portugal in June due to his lack of first team games as Callum Robinson returns from injury having missed all games to date this year.
Mikey Johnstone also misses out due to his lack of games though, like Cannon, he hopes to move before the transfer window shuts tomorrow.
Josh Cullen is also ruled out through injury though Evan Ferguson is straight back though he has not played a game since March as he recovers from an ankle injury.
The Irish Sun will host its first live football preview event before the Republic of Ireland take on old rivals England.
Tickets are available NOW for Goals Live 2024, in association with TonyBet, which will be hosted by well-known sports commentator Dave McIntyre, and attended by Tony Cascarino, Stuart Pearce, and Andy Reid.
The mega event promises to be an evening of entertainment, discussion, analysis and lively debate on Tuesday September 3.
The panel of legends will delve into the big match between football rivals the Republic of Ireland and England on the night.
The event, which is for over 18s only, will take place in The Camden, Dublin 2, from 6.15pm – 9pm.
The ticket includes a complimentary drink for attendees and each ticketholder will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a pair of match tickets to the big game in the Aviva on Saturday September 7.
GOALS LIVE! WIN IRELAND V ENGLAND TICKETS
FOOTBALL legends Tony Cascarino, Stuart Pearce, Andy Reid and Neil
O’Riordan will join The Irish Sun’s first live football preview event on Tuesday September 3 ahead of the Republic of Ireland v England match in The Aviva that weekend.
Goals Live 2024, in association with TonyBet and hosted by well-known sports commentator Dave McIntyre, promises to be an evening of entertainment, discussion, analysis and lively debate as the
panel delves into the upcoming big match between football rivals the Republic of Ireland and England.
The event, which is for over 18s only, will take place in The Camden, Dublin 2, from 6.15pm – 9pm.
The ticket includes a complimentary drink for attendees and each ticketholder will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a pair of match tickets to the big game in the Aviva on Saturday September 7.
Tickets are just €5 and available to purchase HERE.
Republic of Ireland Squad – Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Max O’Leary (Bristol City).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Jake O’Brien (Everton), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Liam Scales (Celtic), Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City), Robbie Brady (Preston North End).
Midfielders: Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Sunderland), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Kasey McAteer (Leicester City).
Attackers: Adam Idah (Celtic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar).