Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has called up Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning for the UEFA Nations League matches against Bulgaria.
Ireland travel to Plovdiv for the first leg of the promotion/relegation play-off on Thursday, March 20. Kick-off at 7.45pm (Irish Time),
The side return to Dublin for the second leg at Aviva Stadium on Sunday, March 23, with kick-off at 7.45pm.
Indeed, Moran comes into the squad to replace injured Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone. Whereas, Saints teammate Ryan Manning comes in to replace Cardiff City defender Callum O'Dowda.
Moran and Manning both reported for duty last night; and will train with the squad at the FAI National Training Centre later today.
Republic of Ireland Squad - UEFA Nations League
Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (Middlesbrough, on loan from AFC Bournemouth), Gavin Bazunu (Standard Liége, on loan from Southampton).
Defenders: Jake O'Brien (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), James Abankwah (Watford, on loan from Udinese), Robbie Brady (Preston North End), Ryan Manning (Southampton).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Mark Sykes (Bristol City), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Andrew Moran (Stoke City, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion).
Attackers: Evan Ferguson (West Ham United, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Celtic), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Sinclair Armstrong (Bristol City), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Rocco Vata (Watford).
Fixtures - UEFA Nations League
20/03 - Bulgaria v Ireland, Hristo Botev Stadium, Plovdiv, 7.45pm (Irish Time)
23/03 - Ireland v Bulgaria, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 7.45pm
