Overview
- Josh O'Dwyer flew with the Republic of Ireland travelling party to Montreal on Saturday to train with the senior squad as a designated 'training player' before rejoining the U17s.
- Shamrock Rovers confirmed an agreement for O'Dwyer to join Red Bull Salzburg in July for an undisclosed fee and the FAI described him as a high-potential prospect.
- If selected to play in the friendly against Canada he would become the youngest senior Ireland men's international on record, a possibility being framed carefully by the FAI and press.
- The Canada squad reflects planned rotation with several senior players rested and replacements brought in, including goalkeepers Mark Travers and Ed McGinty and midfielder Conor Coventry, and seven home-based players in the party.
- Off the field the FAI is facing member-driven pressure over Stop The Game protests with reports of emergency board action and manager Heimir Hallgrímsson publicly opposing a team boycott because of likely UEFA and FIFA consequences.