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Aiden McGeady, Celtic, has already played three times for Ireland's Senior International team and he has also been included by team manager Don Givens.
Alex Bruce and Marcos Painter have both played in the Premiership this season for Birmingham City as has Willo Flood, Manchester City, and they are also named in what has the appearances of a strong squad.
The result of the tie, which will be played over two legs, will be critical to Ireland's prospects of proceeding to the Group Stages of the competition against Belgium and Greece in September.
Manager Don Givens said, “It is vital that we win these two legs against Azerbaijan on 11th and 18th May. I hope to put out my strongest players both in Baku and in the return at Buckley Park, Kilkenny, to ensure that this will happen”.
The first leg of the tie will take place in the Shafa Stadium, Baku on Thursday 11th May at 6.00pm local time. The return leg will take place in Buckley Park, Kilkenny on Thursday 18th May at 7.30pm.
There will be a limited number of complimentary tickets available for the home leg on May 18th. For further details please contact the Football Association of Ireland on (01) 7037500.
Republic of Ireland Under 21 Squad
Darren Quigley U.C.DColin Doyle Millwall
Kevin Foley Luton Town
Paul McShane Brighton & Hove Albion
Alex Bruce Birmingham City
Marcos Painter Birmingham City
James Hand Huddersfield Town
Willo Flood Manchester City
Gary Dicker U.C.D
Michael Timlin Fulham
Stephen Ireland Manchester City
Joey O'Brien Bolton Wanderers
Darren Potter Southampton
Glenn Whelan Sheffield Wednesday
Aiden McGeady Celtic
Andy Keogh Scunthorpe
Stephen Ward Bohemians
Jay Tabb Brentford
Manager: Don Givens