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Kenny has received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad Celtic striker Johnny Kenny has replaced the injured Troy Parrott in the Republic of Ireland squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia. AZ Alkmaar forward Parrott, who has made a strong start to the season with 10 goals in seven games, suffered an unspecified injury in training with his club last week which has ruled him out of this international window. Kenny, 22, has received his first call-up to the senior squad after featuring at under-21 level. He was left out of the Celtic squad for their 0-0 draw with Rangers on Sunday but signed a new contract at the club last month after two productive loan spells with Shamrock Rovers. All other players named in the original squad have reported for camp as coach Heimir Hallgrimsson's side prepare to face Hungary at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 6 September. They will then travel to Armenia for their first away game of the campaign on Tuesday, 9 September. Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton). Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Liam Scales (Celtic), Ryan Manning (Southampton). Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Killian Phillips (St. Mirren). Attackers: Evan Ferguson (AS Roma), Johnny Kenny (Celtic), Adam Idah (Celtic), Finn Azaz (Southampton), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Kasey Mc Ateer (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion). Transfer deadline day: Isak, Wissa, Sancho, Lindelof latest Spurs agree season-long loan for PSG's Kolo Muani Villa sign Lindelof & near Elliott and Sancho loans Preview the new series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Hugh Bonneville narrates Sherlock Holmes’ greatest cases An in-depth chat with West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen A cricket match-fixing scandal that stumped the sport How tough season came to premature end for Ulster Pre-contract agreements - why are they different in NI? Record-breaker Dunlop 'breaks mould' of modern sporting heroes Meet Jude Mc Atamney - the New York Giants kicker from Derry Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal. Video Stunning Szoboszlai free-kick helps Liverpool beat Arsenal Arteta's cloak of caution ends in more Anfield misery for Arsenal 'I'm not Messi' - Rodri's back but what is wrong at Man City? Norris to 'go for it' after Zandvoort title blow 'Seagull provides more entertainment than teams in Old Firm derby' Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Who is at risk as Welsh rugby consultation starts? Gene tests begin in women's athletics - new rule explained The Hundred: Pundits pick their teams of the tournament 'The most sterile game' - another controversial day for VAR 'I can't remember a worse VAR decision' - Murphy on King's disallowed goal Video'I can't remember a worse VAR decision' - Murphy on King's disallowed goal 'Ultimate dream' of 24 F1 races on £20K and 28 days' leave Fernandes scores stoppage-time winner as Man Utd edge out Burnley. Video Fernandes scores stoppage-time winner as Man Utd edge out Burnley 'He will bounce back' - Alexander-Arnold impresses on Real return Man Utd's vital win can't mask urgent goalkeeping issues 'What an innings! ' - Perrin, 18, hits record-breaking 42-ball ton. Video'What an innings! ' - Perrin, 18, hits record-breaking 42-ball ton England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa. Video England score 14 tries in record World Cup win over Samoa Cardiff rejection and running round potato fields - Bowen in his own words How can Raducanu close gap on top players? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.