Manchester United keeper Dermot Mee and Portsmouth's Eoin Kenny get their first senior Northern Ireland nods for November's Nations League clashes.
Northern Ireland have promoted two fresh faces to the senior squad, with Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee and Portsmouth's Eoin Kenny both receiving their first national-team call-ups.
The pair are in line to join up for November's Nations League fixtures against Ukraine and Hungary, two tests that will demand sharp minds and fresh legs. For Mee and Kenny, the invitation is a major career milestone and a reward for their progress at club level.
Mee's selection stands out because of the badge on his chest. Being part of the Manchester United setup has put him in one of football's biggest environments, and now he gets a first taste of senior international camp life. Kenny, meanwhile, arrives from Portsmouth looking to make a strong first impression among his new teammates.
Call-ups don't guarantee minutes, but they do open the door. With two competitive games on the schedule, both players will be eager to learn quickly, impress in training and push for a debut when the Nations League action begins.
