Chiedozie Ogbene returns as Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers named

Michael Bolton

Chiedozie Ogbene has returned to the Republic of Ireland side as Heimir Hallgrímsson named his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia.

Ogbene missed the second half of last season after an Achilles tendon rupture injury.

Robbie Brady and Will Smallbone have been ruled out through injury, with Seamus Coleman also not included in the squad.

Ryan Manning is the only left back included in the squad, with Callum O’Dowda and Festy Ebosele left out of the squad.

The only uncapped player is Stoke City's Bosun Lawal, who is named as a defender but can also play in midfield.

Troy Parrott comes into the games in good for, with 10 goals already this season for AZ Alkmaar. Evan Ferguson impressed on his debut for Roma last weekend, with the side set to be captained by Nathan Collins.

Ireland will host Hungary on September 6th, before facing Armenia three days later.

Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton).

Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolves), Jake O’Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Liam Scales (Celtic), Ryan Manning (Southampton).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Killian Phillips (St Mirren).

Attackers: Evan Ferguson (AS Roma), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Celtic), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion).