The Football Association of Ireland is delighted to confirm Mikey Johnston has received FIFA international clearance 🇮🇪 Johnston is now available for selection for the Latvia & France fixtures ⤵️ — FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) March 8, 2023He said: “I’m delighted to declare for the Republic of Ireland and excited for what my future holds in an Ireland shirt. “Myself and my family have always been proud of our Irish roots with my grandad hailing from Derry and to potentially now play for Ireland is something that really excites me. “I’ve always watched the Ireland matches and the atmosphere always looks incredible. Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny (pictured) got his man after holding talks with Mikey Johnston (Brian Lawless/PA)The midfielder, who had rebuffed advances from Ireland earlier in his career, has also played Champions League and Europa League football and has made 20 appearances for Vitoria so far this season. Kenny said: “Mikey is an exciting player, a great individual talent and we’re delighted to see him declare for the Republic of Ireland.

Source: The Herald March 08, 2023 18:29 UTC