"Evan Ferguson has been included in the Ireland squad for this month's crunch World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary, despite concerns over the striker's fitness after a recent ankle injury."
"There is a shock first call-up for New York City FC left-back Kevin O'Toole for the final window of the campaign, with the 26-year-old New Jersey native qualifying through his Dublin-born grandfather."
Evan Ferguson has been named in the Ireland squad for this month's crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Portugal and Hungary. Concerns remain about the striker's fitness after he suffered a recent ankle injury. Kevin O'Toole has received a surprise first international call-up for the final window of the campaign. O'Toole plays as a left-back for New York City FC and is 26 years old. He was born in New Jersey and becomes eligible to represent Ireland through his Dublin-born grandfather. The selection signals confidence in Ferguson's recovery and provides O'Toole with an unexpected international opportunity.
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