Youngster called up to the Irish team for the first time.
Southend United youth team player Macauley Keating has been selected for the Republic of Ireland under-18 team to take part in the two international friendly fixtures against Luxembourg.
The midfielder will spend a week in Luxembourg with the rest of the Ireland squad at the end of this month.
It will be the first time Keating will have earned a call up for Ireland.
Congratulations, Macauley!