Killian Phillips to win first Republic of Ireland squad call-up as Heimir Hallgrimsson eyes up June friendlies
Heimir Hallgrímsson will name his squad for next month's friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg later this morning.
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And SunSport understands that the Crystal Palace midfielder, who has spent this season on loan with St Mirren, will be included.
The 23-year-old is a late developer who was signed from Kilbarrack United by Drogheda United in 2020, making his debut against Shamrock Rovers in April 2021.
The following January he was snapped up by Palace where he spent the remainder of the 2021-22 season with their under-23 side.
Since then, he has had productive loan spells with Shrewsbury Town, Wycombe Wanderers, Aberdeen and, most recently, St Mirren.
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He has scored four times in 31 league appearances helping the Buddies into the top six when the Scottish Premiership split.
The Dubliner won seven under-21 caps between 2023 and 2024, scoring his only goal in a 2-2 draw against Italy.
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SunSport understands Killian Phillips will be in the squad for next month's pair of friendlies
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