Martin O'Neill has not included Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish in his 36-man provisional Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming games against Scotland and USA.
Grealish, 19, has represented Ireland at underage level, but has still not committed his international future to the Boys In Green, and is eligible for England, who are believed to be keen to secure his services.
O'Neill clarified the what the latest situation was from Ireland's point of view.
"I had a conversation with Jack and his father some time ago," he said. "He was just breaking into the Acton Villa side at the time and wanted a little bit of time to think about it.
"I didn’t put any pressure on. I did say to his father that he might want to get involved in the Oman game. And, still not having to commit himself, the father nicely sent me back a message to say no, he would concentrate on the under-21s at that time. I’ve left it since then.
"We’d like it if that’s the case [that he declares for Ireland] but I’m not going to force it."
Hull's uncapped Brian Lenihan is included, as is Glenn Whelan, who has an outside chance of regaining fitness after fracturing his leg in the 1-1 draw with Germany.
Wes Hoolahan, who was injured playing for Norwich, has been left out.
Shay Given is among five goalkeepers in the squad, which will be reduced ahead of the 10 November squad meet-up.
Ireland face Scotland at Celtic Park on 14 November in Euro 2016 European qualifying Group D, and then host the USA in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium four days later.
O’Neill added: “I am looking forward to assembling the squad for the last time this year in preparation for our final games of 2014.
"I am absolutely delighted with the courage and determination we showed in our last two qualifiers, and hope we can continue this run next month against Scotland and the USA.”
Ireland currently sit in joint first place in Group D with Poland having taken seven points from a possible nine after trips to Georgia and Germany either side of Gibraltar's ill-fated visit to Dublin.
That record will be put to a stern test at Celtic Park with the Scots also having enjoyed a promising opening to their campaign with the two sides, along with the Poles and the Georgians, seemingly battling it out for second place behind the world champions.
Joachim Low's men remain favourites to top the group despite losing 2-0 in Poland and then failing to beat Ireland last month.
Republic of Ireland squad to face Scotland and the USA:
David Forde (Millwall), Shay Given (Aston Villa), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Darren Randolph (Birmingham City), Rob Elliot (Newcastle United), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Marc Wilson (Stoke City), Seamus Coleman (Everton), John O’Shea (Sunderland), Alex Pearce (Reading), Brian Lenihan (Hull City), Stephen Kelly (Reading), Paul McShane (Hull City), Damien Delaney (Crystal Palace), Shane Duffy (Blackburn Rovers), James McCarthy (Everton), Jeff Hendrick (Derby County), Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa), Stephen Ward (Burnley), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Darron Gibson (Everton), Paul Green (Rotherham United), Aiden McGeady (Everton), Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Robbie Brady (Hull City), Stephen Quinn (Hull City), David Meyler (Hull City), Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Shane Long (Southampton), Daryl Murphy (Ipswich Town), Jon Walters (Stoke City), Kevin Doyle (Crystal Palace), Anthony Stokes (Celtic), Simon Cox (Reading), Conor Sammon (Ipswich Town).
