Republic of Ireland squad: Dundee United’s Will Ferry named in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad

Dundee United defender Will Ferry has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for Saturday’s friendly against Grenada (17:00 BST).

The 25-year-old has joined the team in Murcia and is aiming to make his senior debut after representing the Republic of Ireland at Under-19 and Under-21 level.

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side face Grenada at the Estadio Nueva Condomina before welcoming Qatar to the Aviva Stadium in another friendly on May 28.

Ferry has played a key role for Dundee United this season, scoring twice and assisting another during their recent 3-0 derby win over rivals Dundee.

He was also named Scottish Premiership Player of the Month for April and made 33 appearances this season.

The wing-back will look to make a similar impact at international level, with club manager Jim Goodwin expressing interest in keeping Ferry “many other clubs” In recent weeks

With FIFA reading friendlies outside the international window, clubs are not obliged to release their players.

However, the Newcastle United midfielder was announced earlier in the week Rory Finneran Got his first call up from the senior side.

Cardiff City defender Joel Bagan and Ipswich Town winger Casey McAteer have both been included in the initial squad, missing out through injury.