Two Donegal teenagers have been named in the Republic of Ireland under-19 soccer squad for upcoming international games in Slovenia later this month.
Finn Harps Aaron McLaughlin and Derry City's Sean Patton are both included in manager Tom Mohan's 23-man squad for games against France, Kazakhstan and Slovenia, which will form perpearation for forthcoming Euro qualifiers.
Patton, who's from Drumkeen, has strong Kilcar family connections - his grand-mother Mary-Ellen Curran is a native of Kilcar.
McLoughlin who's 18 and from Kerrykeel, was previously capped for Ireland at under-17 level.
He became Harps youngest every goalscorer in the League of Ireland last season when, as a 17-year-old, he netted for the Donegal club in a First Division game against Treaty United at Market's Field.
Aaron McLaughlin marks his debut for the club with a superb solo goal!
From the U13s to the First team #UTH⚪️ pic.twitter.com/m2Asv4LBFj
— Finn Harps FC (@FinnHarpsFC) May 26, 2023
