Southampton's Nathan Redmond is the surprise name in England manager Gareth Southgate's initial squad for the Nations League finals.
The 25-year-old had been a target for the Republic of Ireland with manager Mick McCarthy stating in February he had spoken to Redmond’s agent, but had yet to meet to the player himself.
"I think he’s been playing well and he’s been having a good season so maybe he is still harbouring hopes he is going to be picked for them," McCarthy said at the time.
His inclusion in England’s 27-man group ahead of this summer's inaugural finals in Portugal would likely to put an end to any potential future in a green jersey, although Southgate will need to cut the group down to 23 by 27 May.
His one and only England cap came in a friendly match against Germany two years ago, but has enjoyed a fine campaign for the struggling Saints, picking up the Player of the Year double at Saints' end of year awards.
The former Norwich man qualifies for Ireland through his mother.
Unsurprisingly there are no uncapped players in Southgate's selection, while captain Harry Kane has been selected by Southgate despite an ankle ligament injury, while Harry Winks has also got the nod after groin surgery.
There is no place for Ruben Loftus-Cheek after sustaining a nasty-looking ankle injury playing in a friendly for Chelsea on Wednesday, while fellow midfielders Declan Rice and James Ward-Prowse are involved again.
Jesse Lingard and Joe Gomez return to the squad, while Luke Shaw and James Tarkowski are left out.
