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Waterford players return to U-21 squad ahead of clash with Sweden

Waterford players return to U-21 squad ahead of clash with Sweden
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The Republic of Ireland Under 21's will bid for their second Group win over Sweden in European Championship qualifying tonight.

Stephen Kenny's side are aiming to be the first U-21 team to qualify for a finals tournament.

Ireland go into the game top of Group One having already claimed a 3-1 victory in Sweden in September.

Waterford natives Captain Jayson Molumby and defender Lee O'Connor both return to the squad after their suspension for the Armenia game.

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Waterford FC's Zack Elbouzedi who scored the only goal against Armenia on Thursday is also part of the squad.

Stephen Kenny has confirmed he has a fully fit squad to chose from as Jayson Molumby and Conor Masterson both trained with the squad yesterday.

The encounter has an 8pm kick-off at Tallaght Stadium.

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Republic of Ireland U-21 squad v Sweden

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Manchester City), Conor Kearns (UCD AFC).

Defenders: Lee O'Connor (Celtic), Thomas O'Connor (Gillingham, on loan from Southampton), Danny McNamara (Newport County, on loan from Millwall), Conor Masterson (QPR), Liam Scales (UCD AFC), Nathan Collins (Stoke City), Corey O'Keefe (Macclesfield Town, on loan from Birmingham City), Kameron Ledwidge (Southampton).

Midfielders: Jayson Molumby (Millwall, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), Jason Knight (Derby County), Conor Coventry (West Ham United), Jack Taylor (Barnet), Jack Clarke (Aston Villa), Connor Ronan (DAC Dunajská Streda, on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers), Dan Mandroiu (Bohemians).

Wingers: Zack Elbouzedi (Waterford), Gavin Kilkenny (AFC Bournemouth), Danny Grant (Bohemians), Simon Power (Ross County, on loan from Norwich City).

Forwards: Adam Idah (Norwich City), Aidan Keena (Hearts), Anthony Scully (West Ham United).

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