Will Ferry, 25, earns a senior call‑up from Dundee United to the Republic of Ireland squad for Saturday’s friendly against Grenada. The defender has already represented the GAA at U19 and U21 levels and is eager to make his first full‑international appearance. He joins the side in Murcia ahead of the 17:00 BST match today.

Diplo at 33 appearances, Ferry scored twice and added an assist in United’s 3‑0 derby win over Dundee, earning Scottish Premiership Player of the Month for April. He will aim to replicate that impact for Ireland, while his club manager Jim Goodwin hopes to retain him amid interest from several other clubs in the coming season in Europe league play.

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side will face Grenada at Estadio Nueva Condomina before hosting Qatar at the Aviva Stadium on 28 May. Ferry’s inclusion is notable because friendlies outside FIFA windows mean clubs are not obliged to release players, yet Dundee United secured his release despite rumours of other suitors in the mid season context for the team.

Earlier this week, Newcastle United’s Rory Finneran earned his first senior call‑up, while Cardiff City’s Joel Bagan and Ipswich Town’s Kasey McAteer were ruled out through injury. Ferry’s debut could signal a new era for the Republic of Ireland, adding defensive solidity and attacking threat from the flank in future internationals during 2024 campaign and beyond.