Evan Ferguson named in Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary

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Evan Ferguson celebrates his winning goal against Armenia

Evan Ferguson has been included in the Ireland squad for this month’s crunch World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary, despite concerns over the striker’s fitness after a recent ankle injury.

There is a shock first call-up for New York City FC left-back Kevin O’Toole for the final window of the campaign, with the 26-year-old New Jersey native qualifying through his Dublin-born grandfather.