Kildare's Noonan Duo Named in World Cup Squad
Shamrock Rovers team-mates Michael and Alex Noonan have been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's Under 17 World Cup in Qatar.
Striker Michael Noonan, from Ellistown, and goalkeeper Alex Noonan, from Maynooth, are part of the 21-man strong squad named by Republic of Ireland Head Coach Colin O’Brien.
- Michael Noonan is considered one of the stars of the squad and has represented Ireland at Under 21 level this season.
- Alex Noonan will battle for the spot between the posts with Southampton’s George Moloney and Corey Sheridan of Finn Harps.
The squad fly out next week to their first ever FIFA Under-17s World Cup with 16 of the group having come through the League of Ireland pyramid.
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Author's summary: Kildare's Noonan duo joins Ireland's Under 17 World Cup squad.