Jamie McGrath set for Erling Haaland showdown as in-form Dundee United ace lands Ireland recall

Jamie McGrath has earned a recall to the Ireland squad following a string of superb displays for Dundee United.

The in-form midfielder has been named in Stephen Kenny’s group for the upcoming friendlies against Norway (November 17) at the Aviva Stadium and Malta in Ta’Qali three days later.

That means McGrath, on a season-long loan from Wigan Athletic, will cross swords with Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland in Dublin.

SQUAD ANNOUNCED | Norway & Malta @OfficialBHAFC striker Evan Ferguson receives his first senior call-up as well as Will Smallbone 👏

Five players return to the squad including @dundeeunitedfc midfielder Jamie McGrath ⤵️

17/11 | 🇮🇪🆚🇳🇴
20/11 | 🇲🇹🆚🇮🇪

— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) November 10, 2022

McGrath will hope to add to his six Ireland caps during the upcoming international break, returning to the squad for the first time since November 2021.

His selection should come as no surprise, given the former St Mirren ace has been one of the Tangerines’ most consistent performers in recent weeks.

McGrath has notched two goals, three assists and turned in a series of all-action displays in his 18 appearances for United.

Carljohan Eriksson and Ilmari Niskanen have also been named in the Finland squad for their upcoming friendlies against North Macedonia (November 17) and Norway (November 20).

Aziz Behich and Dylan Levitt, meanwhile, are World Cup-bound with Australia and Wales, respectively.