Ronan Curtis makes Republic of Ireland cut - putting Portsmouth's clash against Southend in doubt

Ronan Curtis has been included in Republic of Ireland’s 25-man squad for their upcoming internationals next month.

Published 29th Aug 2019, 12:11 BST

Updated 4th Sep 2019, 01:04 BST

Ronan Curtis in action for Republic of Ireland. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

The Pompey winger is named in Mick McCarthy’s set-up for his side’s European Championships 2020 qualifier against Switzerland (September 5) and friendly against Bulgaria (September 10).

It means the Blues now have three international call-ups – which casts doubt over whether their clash against Southend on September 7 will go ahead.

Craig MacGillivray has been included in Scotland’s squad for the first time, while Ross McCrorie will represent Scotland under-21s.

With three players away representing their country, Pompey would be allowed to postpone the game should they choose to.

Curtis has two caps for his country, featuring against neighbours Northern Ireland and Denmark last year.

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