With the summer schedule in full swing, several members of our Mens' first-team squad will compete in international action ahead of the return of the pre-season training schedule.
Here is a breakdown of which players will be representing their country this week...
Dan Ballard and Trai Hume – Northern Ireland
Ballard and Hume look set to add to their ever-growing international credentials after another call-up to the Northern Ireland squad.
Michael O’Neill’s side take part in friendly games, firstly against Spain on Saturday 8 June in Palma de Mallorca. The squad will remain in Spain until Tuesday when they come up against Andorra.
🙌 The boss has named his squad to face Spain & Andorra 💚
— Northern Ireland (@NorthernIreland) May 20, 2024
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Ballard has 22 caps for his country while Hume’s presence in the squad continues to grow with 12 appearances for the senior side.
Spain vs Northern Ireland
Saturday 8 June
8.30pm
Northern Ireland vs Andorra
Tuesday 11 June
7.45pm
Jobe – England Elite Men’s Squad
After his recent call-up to England’s Elite Men’s Squad (formerly U20s), Jobe links up with Ben Futcher’s squad for the first time this week ahead of two friendly games.
The Young Lions will travel to Croatia this Friday to face Sweden before heading to Montengro to take on the Republic of Ireland on the following Tuesday.
Our England Men's Elite League squad (formerly MU20) for their upcoming games against Sweden and Republic of Ireland 👊
— England (@England) May 24, 2024
Jobe has featured for England Under-19s throughout last season making five appearances but looks set to feature for the Under-20s, now the Elite Men’s Squad, for the first time.
England vs Sweden
Friday 7 June
3pm
Republic of Ireland vs England
Tuesday 11 June
3pm
Leo Hjelde – Norway Under-21s
With 17 caps to his name for the Under-21s, Hjelde has once again received the call-up to represent his country at youth level.
U21-troppen mot Danmark er klar 🇳🇴🤝#morgendagenshelter #fotballdrømmer pic.twitter.com/maGBK8mkhl
— NorgesFotballforbund (@nff_info) May 22, 2024
After making 11 appearances for the Lads since joining in January earlier this year, Hjelde will gain further international experience before the return of the first-team squad for pre-season training.
Norway will face Denmark in an international friendly in later this week.
Denmark U21s vs Norway U21s
Thursday 6 June
5pm
Meanwhile, Chris Rigg's time at the England at the European Under-17 Championships came to an end this week.
After a 1-1 draw with Italy after 90 minutes, the Young Lions suffered defeat on penalties at the quarter-final stage losing 5-4 to Italy.