Leicester's McAteer in Republic of Ireland squad

McAteer made his Premier League debut for Leicester in December 2021

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has included uncapped Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer in his first squad for the upcoming Uefa Nations League matches against England and Greece.

England-born McAteer, 22, is named in the 23-man squad after receiving international clearance from Fifa.

McAteer has featured in both of Leicester's Premier League games this season after scoring six goals last season to help the Foxes earn promotion from the Championship.

Hallgrimsson, a shock choice to succeed Stephen Kenny as boss, is also able to call upon fit-again captain Seamus Coleman and Brighton striker Evan Ferguson.

On Ferguson, Hallgrimsson said: "We'll see in the five days of training we have how fit he is actually.

"But he is fit enough to be in the squad for Brighton and there was no objection from the club that we selected him. Hopefully he is fitter than everybody thinks but we'll see in training."

Coleman, 35, returned to action for Everton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday while Ferguson was an unused substitute in Brighton's 4-0 win over Crawley after recovering from an ankle injury that has kept him out since March.

The former Iceland head coach also includes uncapped Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary.

The Republic of Ireland host England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 7 September (17:00 GMT) before welcoming Greece to Dublin three days later (19:45).

Cardiff striker Callum Robinson and Sunderland midfielder also return to the squad while West Brom midfielder Jayson Molumby receives his first call-up in nearly a year after recovering from a foot injury.

New Ipswich City signing Chiedozie Ogbene and Brentford defender Nathan Collins are also included after missing the matches against Hungary and Portugal in June.

Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, however, remains absent with an Achilles injury and Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen misses out.

There is also no place for veteran Norwich defender Shane Duffy. The 32-year-old started the win over Hungary - when John O'Shea was in interim charge - but has not been included in Hallgrimsson's first panel.

Republic of Ireland squad

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Max O'Leary (Bristol City).

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Liam Scales (Celtic), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City), Robbie Brady (Preston North End).

Midfielders: Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Sunderland), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Kasey McAteer (Leicester City).

Forwards: Adam Idah (Celtic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar).