Seven new faces named in Republic of Ireland squad

TL;DR

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named seven new players in the squad for a training camp and friendly against Granada on May 16. Among them is Benfica's Jaden Umeh, who is making his international debut.

Key points

Jaden Umeh called up for the Republic of Ireland squad
Seven new players included for training camp
Friendly match against Granada on May 16
Squad mainly features Championship and League One players
Players from major leagues also available for selection

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Benfica's Jaden Umeh is called into the Republic of Ireland's senior squad for the first time [Getty Images]

Benfica attacker Jaden Umeh is one of seven new faces called up by Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson for the upcoming training camp and friendly against Granada on Saturday, 16 May in Spain.

The 18-year-old has been released by the Portuguese club to take part in the training camp which is his first step up to the international squad.

With the English Football League (EFL) regular season over, Halgrimsson's 21-man squad is mainly made up of players who ply their trade in the Championship or League One, with those involved in the EFL play-offs or based in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, League of Ireland or other major leagues available for the games against Qatar and Canada later in the month.

Umeh's release ensures he is eligible for this camp and will be joined by further newcomers in goalkeeper Killian Cahill, defenders Eiran Cashin, Tayo Adaramola and Joel Bagan, midfielder Jack Moylan and forward Aidomo Emakhu.

Dara O'Shea, Jayson Molumby, Adam Idah and Jason Knight provide experiencem while there is a return for Kasey McAteer, and .