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Preview: Belgium - Under18
Tournament
15.11.2018 at 15:00 - Pinatar Arena

Republic of Ireland Under-18 Head Coach Jim Crawford has selected a 20-man squad for the upcoming Under-18 International Tournament in Spain.
13th Nov 2018

14 players from last summer's UEFA Under-17 Championship squad are named in Crawford's squad, including defender Oisin McEntee and striker Adam Idah (above).

The team will be based just outside Murcia and will train and play all three matches in the Pinatar Arena. It is the second year in a row, Crawford has brought a side to the tournament.

Speaking at the squad announcement, Crawford admitted that playing against such a high quality of opposition is key to the squad's development.

"It's a barometer of where the players are in terms of their development. The players want to be testing themselves against the likes of Belgium, England and the Netherlands.

"The games will give Tom Mohan an indication of where the players are at, and some could get drafted into the Under-19s for the Elite Round."

Ireland begin their campaign on Thursday afternoon against Belgium. Kick-off is at 2pm (1pm Irish time).

Republic of Ireland Under-18 Squad
Goalkeepers: Sean Bohan (Bohemians), Kian Clarke (Shamrock Rovers)

Defenders: Luca Connell (Bolton Wanderers), Tom Gaston (Girondins de Bordeaux), Kameron Ledwidge (Southampton), Oisin McEntee (Newcastle United), Max Murphy (Stoke City), Ray O'Sullivan (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Reece Staunton (Bradford City),

Midfielders: Sean Brennan (Southampton), Barry Coffey (Celtic), Shane Flynn (Leicester City), Conor Grant (Sheffield Wednesday), Jason Knight (Derby County), Brian McManus (Preston North End), Callum Thompson (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Forwards: Jake Ellis (Bray Wanderers), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Tyriek Wright (Aston Villa)

Under-18 International Tournament Fixtures
15/11: Republic of Ireland v Belgium, Pinatar Arena, 2pm (1pm Irish time)
17/11: Republic of Ireland v England, Pinatar Arena, 2pm (1pm Irish time)
19/11: Republic of Ireland v Netherlands, Pinatar Arena, 1pm (12pm Irish time)


History


H / A / N Matches W D L Goals + / -
H 3 1 1 1 2 - 2 +0
A 6 1 2 3 4 - 7 -3
N 3 2 0 1 3 - 4 -1
Total 12 4 3 5 9 - 13 -4


Date&time Comp. H / A / N Final score
15.11.2018 at 15:00 Tournament N 2 - 1
09.11.2017 at 14:00 Tournament N 0 - 3
02.03.2007 at 15:00 Tournament A 2 - 2
03.05.1997 at 15:00 Friendly A 1 - 2
13.05.1983 at 15:00 European Qualifier N 1 - 0
12.03.1980 at 19:00 European Qualifier A 0 - 0
12.12.1979 at 15:00 European Qualifier H 2 - 1
28.02.1979 at 15:00 European Qualifier A 0 - 1
06.12.1978 at 15:00 European Qualifier H 0 - 1
26.03.1975 at 15:00 European Qualifier H 0 - 0
12.03.1975 at 15:00 European Qualifier A 1 - 0
17.05.1972 at 15:00 Tournament A 0 - 2
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