Donal Higgins called up to Irish under-19 squad

– 18-year-old made a huge impact in his first full season in the League of Ireland, playing 19 times, scoring once.

– Promising midfielder was also called up to Irish under-18 squad earlier in the year.

Galway United midfielder Donal Higgins has been called up to the Republic of Ireland under-19 squad by Head Coach Tom Mohan ahead of two International friendlies against Denmark, in Sligo.

The opening match takes place in The Showgrounds on Friday, October 11th at 7.30pm, followed by the second game on Monday, October 14th at 1.00pm.

Goalkeepers: Sean Bohan (Bohemians), Jimmy Corcoran (Preston North End), Bobby Jones (Wigan Athletic)

Defenders: Ronan Boyce (Derry City), Ben Greenwood (AFC Bournemouth), Oisin McEntee (Newcastle United), Mark McGuinness (Arsenal), Mazeed Ogungbo (Arsenal), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Lewis Richards (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Timi Sobowale (Manchester City)

Midfielders: Jamie Bowden (Tottenham Hotspur), Barry Coffey (Celtic), Dawson Devoy (Bohemians), Donal Higgins (Galway United), Conor Grant (Sheffield Wednesday), Harvey Neville (Manchester United), Armstrong Oko-Flex (Celtic), Tyreik Wright (Aston Villa)

Forwards: Tom Cannon (Everton), Ryan Cassidy (Watford), Festy Ebosele (Derby County), Alex Gilbert (West Bromwich Albion), Conor Noß (Borussia Monchengladbach), George Nunn (Chelsea), Thomas Oluwa (Shamrock Rovers), Ross Tierney (Bohemians)