Rovers goalkeeper Luke McNicholas has been called up to The Republic of Ireland Under 21 squad for their upcoming European Play-Off games against Israel.

McNicholas has been selected regularly throughout the past twelve months or so and will once again join up with Jim Crawford’s squad from Sunday as they prepare for next Friday’s First-Leg in Tallaght Stadium (7pm).

The Second-Leg takes place away from home on Tuesday September 27th.

Luke will return to Sligo ahead of the game against Shamrock Rovers on October 1st.