The second international break of the 2023/24 campaign is upon us with a host of West Ham United Academy players set for action with their respective senior and age-group national teams.
A hatful of youth tournament matches, friendlies and qualifiers await those who have been called up by their countries, with the Academy of Football’s brightest talent set for the opportunity to represent their countries over the October international break.
Read on for all you need to know about the Academy of Football’s October internationals:
Who has been called up?
As mentioned, seven Academy of Football players could feature for their national sides over the next week.
Callum Marshall has been called up by Northern Ireland’s senior squad for UEFA 2024 Euro qualifiers against San Marino and Slovenia. The 18-year-old scored four goals in three PL2 games in September to take his season tally to 12 goals in nine matches across competitions.
Meanwhile, Marshall’s U21 teammates Michael Forbes and Patrick Kelly have been selected to play for Northern Ireland U21s. They will take on Azerbaijan and Serbia across the break.
Divin Mubama has been named in the England Men’s Euro Elite League squad for two October fixtures.
Formerly known as the MU20s, the England Men’s Euro Elite League squad will begin their Elite League campaign against Romania and Portugal.
Goalkeeper Krisztián Hegyi, currently on loan to EFL League One outfit Stevenage, will be involved for Hungary U21s, who are set for international friendlies against Scotland and Belarus.
Sean Moore has been named in the Republic of Ireland U19s squad for friendlies against Scotland and Faroe Islands, while scholar David Anugo has been called up for Romania U16s.
Academy of Football's October fixtures in full...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Sean Moore | Republic of Ireland U19s v Scotland – International Friendly – Pinatar Arena, Spain - 3pm BST
Thursday 12 October 2023
Michael Forbes & Patrick Kelly | Azerbaijan U21s v Northern Ireland U21s – UEFA Euro U21 qualifier – Azersun Arena, Baku - 3pm BST
Divin Mubama | Romania v England U20 - U20 Elite League - Stadionul Arcul de Triumf - 4pm BST
Friday 13 October 2023
Krisztián Hegyi | Scotland U21s v Hungary U21s – International Friendly - Fir Park, 7pm BST
Saturday 14 October 2023
Callum Marshall | Northern Ireland v San Marino - 2024 UEFA Euro Qualifying Match, Group H – Windsor Park, Belfast – 2pm BST
Sean Moore | Republic of Ireland U19s v Faroe Islands U19s – International Friendly - Pinatar Arena, Spain
Monday 16 October 2023
Michael Forbes & Patrick Kelly | Northern Ireland U21s v Serbia U21s – UEFA Euro U21 qualifier – Mourneview Park, Lurgan - 7.30pm BST
Tuesday 17 October 2023
Callum Marshall | Northern Ireland v Slovenia - 2024 UEFA Euro Qualifying Match, Group H – Windsor Park, Belfast – 7.45pm BST
Krisztián Hegyi | Hungary U21s v Belgium U21s – International Friendly – Szusza Ferenc Stadion - 4.45pm BST
Divin Mubama | Portugal U20 v England U20 - U20 Elite League - Stadium MK - 7pm BST
Tuesday 24 October 2023
David Anugo | Spain U16 v Romania U16 – International Friendly - TBC
Thursday 26 October 2023
David Anugo | Spain U16 v Romania U16 – International Friendly - TBC
