Republic of Ireland Under-21 team manager Noel King has named his squad for the forthcoming UEFA U21 Championship qualifying Group Seven fixtures with Hungary and Italy.
Ireland face Hungary in Kecskemét on Thursday, 6 September before meeting the Italians in Casarano four days later.
After the recent defeat by Turkey in their final home game, Ireland have a very difficult task ahead of them but King is confident his side can turn the odds in their favour.
"We have two games to go in our group and the simply facts are that if we win the two of them we'll get at least second place and hopefully that will secure a play-off place," said King.
"We can't concentrate on the Italy game until we've dealt with Hungary. We've beaten Hungary before in Sligo so we go there knowing that we are capable of winning the match.
"Of course there was disappointment after our defeat by Turkey last time out. Overall the performance was good and we played well in sections of the game but we conceded a late goal.
"We have to pick ourselves up now and travel with a positive mindset.
"What has been positive is that a lot of our lads have five or six more games under the belt since the Turkey game and will be sharper. Fitness wasn't an excuse for the loss to Turkey but it will definitely be helpful that the lads are a bit further into their season."
A number of players have returned after missing the Turkey game with Jeff Hendrick, Adam Barton, Sean Murray, Samir Carruthers and Rhys Murphy all back in contention.
Republic of Ireland Under-21s v Hungary and Italy in the UEFA U21 Championship qualifying:
Ian McLoughlin, Aaron McCarey, John Egan, Greg Cunningham, Rob Kiernan, Shane Duffy, Niall Canavan, Richie Towell, Jeff Hendrick, Adam Barton, Conor Henderson, Conor Clifford, Samir Carruthers, Eunan O'Kane, Sean Murray, Robbie Brady, Aidan White, Sean Scannell, Rhys Murphy, James Collins.
