Joe Hodge has impressed new manager Julen Lopetegui since the former Spain and Real Madrid boss took charge.
The Ireland U-21 international has been named in new manager Julen Lopetegui’s starting XI for his first league game in charge, having impressed from the beginning in the 2-0 win over Gillingham in the EFL Cup before Christmas.Hodge, who also qualifies for England and represented them at U-17 level, featured three times as a substitute under former boss Bruno Lage but the 20-year-old has been thrust into the action by Lopetegui following the World Cup break.
The former Spain, Real Madrid and Seville head coach has also given a start to Nathan Collins, while Ireland captain Seamus Coleman will have to make do with a place on the Everton bench, along with Irish-qualified striker Tom Cannon, who has featured for the U-19s and was part of an U-20 squad in March 2022.
Another Ireland star looking to make a good impression on a new manager is Gavin Bazunu, and he starts for Southampton against Brighton as Nathan Jones bids to get three points. Evan Ferguson, who won two senior Ireland caps last month, is on the bench for the Seagulls along with 19-year-old Dubliner Adam Moran.Reports From Qatar Get Gavin's exclusive writing and analysis from the 2022 Fifa World CupShane Duffy, meanwhile, is on the bench for Fulham as they take on Crystal Palace in a London derby.
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