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In a splendid boon for Celtic, young forward Johnny Kenny has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers where they face formidable contenders, Portugal and Hungary. Joining him in these crucial fixtures is Hibernian's adept midfielder, Jamie McGrath, well-versed with the international scenario with 13 caps under his belt.
Both Kenny and McGrath have been stellar this season with each notching up five goals. Kenny, only 22, with his youthful zeal and sharp striking skills, has rapidly risen through the ranks, and could now make his senior debut on an international platform. His goal during Celtic's resounding 4-0 triumph over Kilmarnock this past Sunday, marked his fifth in 11 appearances—a testament to his burgeoning prowess. McGrath, on the other hand, showcased his midfield acumen by setting up a crucial goal in Hibs' 3-0 victory against St Mirren.
The Republic of Ireland, coached by Heimir Hallgrimsson, currently finds themselves in a challenging third place in Group F, sandwiched between Hungary and Armenia, and trailing the leaders, Portugal, by five points. The upcoming games are pivotal, starting with a tough home match against Portugal on Thursday followed by a crucial encounter in Budapest against Hungary.
Unfortunately, due to injuries, Roma's Evan Ferguson will miss the face-off with Portugal but might be back against Hungary. However, the squad will sorely miss Bristol City’s Mark Sykes, who has been ruled out due to injury. These absences are setbacks but also offer players like Kenny and McGrath the golden chance to step up and make a significant impact.
As a bonafide Celtic supporter, it’s exhilarating to see our young talents like Johnny Kenny stepping onto the international stage. It adds a layer of pride and excitement, reinforcing belief in Celtic’s profound ability to develop football talents capable of shining both domestically and internationally. There’s a strong sentiment brewing that this could indeed be another title-winning season for Celtic!
To cap it off, here's a joke for the day: Why don't Rangers fans ever play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding when you’ve always got to watch Celtic scooping up all the trophies!
