PHILIP MULRYNE has become the latest player to roll off the Old Trafford youth production line onto, the international stage after his call up for Northern Ireland's friendly against Germany at Windsor Park on May 29th.

The 18-year-old, Belfast-born winger, who helped Manchester United to the Pontins League this season, is one of two youngsters named in Bryan Hamilton's 22-man the other is Hull's goalkeeper, Roy Carroll.

Philip is an exceptionally talented young player, he has impressed me in his youth and `B' games for Northern Ireland," Hamilton said.

"Now it's time to give him that first experience of what life is like in the senior squad.

"I know that Alex Ferguson has a high opinion of Philip as well and I certainly think he'll develop into a top player.

"And Roy has also done well by getting into Hull's team and holding his place. He's another with a bright future."

Neither teenager is likely to play against the Germans, who are basing themselves in the North for 10 days in their build up for the European Championships, but have been picked to gain international squad experience.

Hamilton, who will later trim his squad to 17, has left out Arsenal defender Steve Morrow and Hibernians midfielder Michael O'Neill after both featured in last month's 2-1 home defeat by Sweden.

Newcastle winger Keith Gillespie, who missed the Sweden game through injury, is recalled while Bolton centre back Gerry Taggart is set to play after an 11-month injury absence.

And Iain Dowie can come back to play against the former world champions after serving a one-match ban.

The Republic of Ireland Youths qualified for the European Youths Championship finals in France in July when they drew 1-1 with Iceland in Reykjavik last night to go through 3-2 on aggregate.