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Jim Crawford’s Ireland U21 squad features debutant Owen Elding as Euro play-off challenge looms

With the UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs against Finland just days away, Ireland’s Jim Crawford has named a 23-man squad that includes debutant Owen Elding. The call-up marks a pivotal moment for the young midfielder as he prepares to face a Finland side hungry for qualification.

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