Kerr to name Republic youth squad tomorrow

The Republic of Ireland squad for the World Youth Championship finals in the United Arab Emirates in March will be named tomorrow…

The Republic of Ireland squad for the World Youth Championship finals in the United Arab Emirates in March will be named tomorrow.

Republic of Ireland senior team manager Brian Kerr will name the squad at a Press Conference in FAI headquarters in Merrion Square at noon tomorrow.

In the finals Ireland play Saudi Arabia in their first match on March 27th and will then face the Ivory Coast three days later.

Their final game in the qualifying group will be against Mexico on April 2nd, with the championships due to finish on April 16th.

Gerry Smith will manage the squad for the finals.

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