Republic of Ireland under-21s manager Jim Crawford has confirmed that Mipo Odubeko’s refusal to join up with the squad is due the 18-year-old’s previous experience in the FAI system. We have a lot of talent here too.”Odubeko can play under-21s for Ireland and still switch international allegiance to Nigeria or England before he turns 21. Crawford was asked if direct communication between the FAI and Mipo has been an issue. “First and foremost is football [for Finn Benoa] but I understand his decision. Watford’s Bosun Lawal and Wolfsburg’s Anselmo Garcia MacNulty are late additions to the group after Finn Benoa and Sheffield Wednesday defender Ciaran Brennan pulled out.

Source: The Irish Times May 29, 2021 10:52 UTC