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International Magpies: Finneran receives Republic of Ireland Under-21s call-up

The 18-year-old midfielder, who made his senior Republic of Ireland debut during a 5-0 friendly win against Grenada earlier this month, has been named in the Boys in Greens' U21s squad ahead of two friendlies in June.

Jim Crawford's side travel to Zagreb to face their Croatia counterparts on Saturday 6 June (kick-off 4:30pm BST) before coming up against Qatar's U23s squad three days later. (kick-off 3:45pm BST).

Both games will take place at the Gradski Stadion in Vrbovec.

Aaron Epia

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The 18-year-old centre-back has been named in the Poland U18s squad ahead of a training camp this week.

Epia, who joined Newcastle's Academy from Everton in the summer of 2024, was born to a Polish mother and made his debut for his country at under-19 level during a European U19 Championship qualifier against Italy in March.

Born in Manchester, Epia [signed his first professional contract with the Magpies last summer](https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/news/teenage-duo-sign-first-professional-deals-with-united).

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