QPR's former Tottenham youngster and Paul Smyth named in Northern Ireland under-21 squad

Norther Ireland have named QPR's Paul Smyth and Chris Paul in their under-21s squad to face Spain and Iceland in the coming weeks.

The 20-year-old has been in great form for Ian Holloway's side in recent weeks, with his club manager going as far as to say the youngster is one of the first names on his team sheet.

Conor Washington has been named in the senior squad for their friendly with South Korea on March 24 but Smyth will be in their U21 side for their Euro qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.

But the QPR man has certainly caught the eye of senior team manager O'Neil, admitting that Smtyh is certainly in his thoughts going forward.

He said: "Paul Smyth will be part of the U21s squad, he is someone who is definitely in my thoughts."

Also included is defender Chris Paul.

The former Tottenham youngster has reportedly been told that he's free to leave the Hoops, and was recently spotted on trial with Coventry City.

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