The Republic of Ireland Under-21s have Declan Rice available for their clash with Azerbaijan at Tallaght Stadium following his successful spell with the senior team. Goalkeeper Kieran O'Hara is also available after appearing for Ireland in Antalya, while striker Reece Grego-Cox and winger Jake Mulraney are present after completing their club commitments. It's great to have Declan Rice back for the game as he has already proven during the campaign what a crucial member of the squad he is. "We've also had the likes of Reece and Jake join the squad later in the week so we're really confident going into the match." Ireland enter the match third in Group Five, level on points with second-placed Kosovo but with two games in hand, knowing a win at Tallaght Stadium will put them within two points of leaders Germany.

Source: Evening echo March 26, 2018 20:03 UTC