McCaffrey names Under-19 squad

Last updated : 17 February 2006 By Gerry Ormonde

Manchester United's Darren Gibson has been omitted from the squad due to club commitments while Christopher McCann, Shane Supple and Owen Garvan have been added after long-term injuries.

Tony McGuirk will assume control of team affairs due to the clash of the Under-17 Algarve Cup with the competition in LaManga.

The Republic of Ireland play Scotland on February 27 followed by Norway on March 1 and complete the tournament by playing Finland on March 3.

Republic of Ireland Under-19 Squad:

Stephen Henderson Aston Villa
Shane Supple Ipswich Town
Kieran Murphy MK Dons
Sean Kelly Arsenal
Mark Mukendi Derry City
Stephen O'Halloran Aston Villa
Eddie Nolan Blackburn Rovers
Conor Powell Bohemians
JP Kelly Bohemians
Ian Morris Blackpool
Owen Garvan Ipswich Town
Stephen Gleeson Wolverhampton Wanderers
Christopher McCann Burnley
Jonathan Hayes Reading
William Clarke Ipswich Town
Shane Long Reading
Anthony Stokes Arsenal
Ross Gaynor Millwall