Five first-team players and two academy players will be on international duty over the next fortnight

Josh Keeley has been called up by Ireland for the first time since joining the Hatters, with the goalkeeper set to join up with the squad for their World Cup playoff against the Czech Republic on the 26th of March. Should Ireland claim victory, it will be Denmark or North Macedonia on the 31st for a place at the World Cup in North America.

George Saville will be representing Northern Ireland for their World Cup playoff against Italy also on the 26th, with either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina awaiting them on the 31st to get to the World Cup.

Kasey Palmer will be with Jamaica to try and get his side to the World Cup as they take on New Caledonia in the early hours on the 27th of March. If Jamaica were to progress, they would need to beat DR Congo on the 31st to secure a place at this summer's World Cup.

Ali Al-Hamadi and Iraq await the winner of the playoff between Bolivia and Suriname to book their place at the World Cup. This match will take place early in the morning of the 1st of April.

Emilio Lawrence will be representing Scotland’s U21s in qualifying matches for the U21s Euros against the Czech Republic and Portugal. These games will take place on the 27th and the 31st respectively.

Zach Ioannides has been called up to Cyprus’ U21s for qualifying matches against Spain and Finland. The Spain game will take place on the 27th whilst the match against Finland game will happen a few days later on the 31st.

Finally, Dylan Stitt has been called up to Northern Ireland’s U19s for the European Championships Elite Round in Romania. The Green and White Army will have group games against Ukraine, joint hosts Romania and Kazakhstan. These will take place on the 25th, 28th and 31st respectively.

Congratulations to all those who have received call ups.

Words: Joe Murtagh