CJ Hamilton

Michael Obafemi is back in the Republic of Ireland fold for the looming UEFA Nations League games in June, with pacey Blackpool wideman CJ Hamilton and ...

"Obviously he's a very, very quick left winger with a lot of pace. Tuesday 27 September: Republic of Ireland v Armenia, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm He returns to Brighton and Hove Albion with his future uncertain. "I've seen aspects of his play I hadn’t seen previously. Wednesday 8 June: Republic of Ireland v Ukraine, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm "You can see the improvement in his play," Kenny said.

STEPHEN KENNY HAS recalled Michael Obafemi to his 27-man Republic of Ireland squad for June's four Uefa Nations League fixtures against Armenia, ...

- 11/06 – Republic of Ireland v Scotland, Aviva Stadium – 5pm - 08/06 – Republic of Ireland v Ukraine, Aviva Stadium – 7.45pm Hamilton was born in London but grew up in Waterford, his mother’s home county.

CJ HAMILTON and Festy Ebosele have received their first call-ups from Stephen Kenny.The Blackpool forward and Udinese-bound Derby County defender have.

Hamilton, 27, qualifies through his mother and spent part of his childhood in Waterford. He has scored twice and provided four assists in the Championship this term. The Blackpool forward and Udinese-bound Derby County defender have been included in a 27-man squad for the four Nations League fixtures next month. CJ Hamilton and Festy Ebosele receive first Ireland call ups as Stephen Kenny names squad for Nations League games

The Swansea City striker has rediscovered his scoring form since leaving Southampton and scored 11 goals in 19 Championship appearances since February.

Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), CJ Hamilton (Blackpool), Festy Ebosele (Derby County). The winger is set to join Serie A side Udinese on July 1st. Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).

There are also first call-ups for Blackpool forward CJ Hamilton and soon to be Udinese forward Festy Ebosele.

Tuesday, September 27: Republic of Ireland v Armenia, Aviva Stadium (7.45pm). Saturday, June 11: Republic of Ireland v Scotland, Aviva Stadium (5pm). Wednesday, June 8: Republic of Ireland v Ukraine, Aviva Stadium (7.45pm).

Stephen Kenny has named his 27-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Armenia, Ukraine and Scotland.

Josh Cullen is included but he will miss the first game through suspension. Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), CJ Hamilton (Blackpool), Festy Ebosele (Derby County). And there is also a recall for striker Michael Oabfemi after a spell in the wilderness, the Swansea City man included in a 27-man squad following a strong season with his club, while Cyrus Christie is also back in the panel.

Ireland's newest recruit, Blackpool winger CJ Hamilton, says it's a dream come true to get the call-up for international football from Stephen Kenny.

“Everything has now been sorted and I’m looking forward to focusing on my football. “I was first contacted in March to ask if I would be interested in declaring myself for the Republic of Ireland and I was buzzing to get the call,” Hamilton told the Blackpool website. Ireland begin the four-game series away to Armenia on Saturday June 4, host Ukraine on Wednesday June 8 and Scotland on Saturday June 11, finishing up with a game away to Ukraine, to be played in the Polish city of Lodz, on Tuesday June 14.

Blackpool's CJ Hamilton has earned himself a senior Ireland call-up for just the first time, after an impressive campaign in the Championship.

14/06 #WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/Po8nHXhmP7 His raw pace and technical ability will likely come to the fore in the coming weeks.

The Blackpool winger will be involved in his first international camp, after being named in Kenny's squad for the UEFA Nations League games in June this morning ...

“Everything has now been sorted and I’m looking forward to focusing on my football. We have some big games coming up and would love to go far in the Nations League.” The Blackpool winger will be involved in his first international camp, after being named in Kenny's squad for the UEFA Nations League games in June this morning.