Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens has named Tottenham Hotspur striker Terry Dixon in his squad for the forthcoming UEFA qualifying game against Belgium.
The 16-year old centre-forward is included along with Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson and former Manchester City midfielder Willo Flood.
Victory over Belgium at Terryland Park in Galway on September 1st would guarantee Ireland top spot in the group, advancing them to a two-legged play-off in October.
The winner of that tie will join six other nations and hosts Holland in next year's European Championship Finals.
Ireland will play their second and final game of their UEFA mini-qualifying group on the back of a 2-0 away win over Greece last Wednesday. Paul McShane and Glenn Whelan were the goal-scorers in the match at the Panionios Stadium.
Goalkeeper Darren Quigley returns to the squad after missing the Greece game through suspension and it brings to five the number of Eircom League players chosen by manager Givens.
Republic of Ireland Under-21 Squad:
Colin Doyle - Birmingham City
Darren Quigley - UCD
Kevin Foley - Luton Town
Paul McShane - West Bromwich Albion
Alex Bruce - Ipswich Town
Marcos Painter - Birmingham City
Darren O'Dea - Glasgow Celtic
Glenn Whelan - Sheffield Wednesday
Willo Flood - Cardiff City
Paul Keegan - Drogheda United
Michael Timlin - Fulham
Darron Gibson - Manchester United
Kevin Deery - Derry City
Jay Tabb - Coventry City
Roy O'Donovan - Cork City
Andy Keogh - Scunthorpe United
Stephen Ward - Bohemians
Terry Dixon - Tottenham Hotspur
