Kerr forced to make changes

Brian Kerr has been forced to make two changes to his squad for next week's UEFA under-16 qualifying tournament in Israel

Brian Kerr has been forced to make two changes to his squad for next week's UEFA under-16 qualifying tournament in Israel. Nottingham Forest winger Andy Reid has sustained an arm injury while Preston goalkeeper Andy Lonergan has been withdrawn.

Reid will be replaced by club-mate Brian Cash while Lonergan's place will be filled by Manchester United's David Moran.

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