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Robert Hynes

What TV channel and time is Montenegro v Republic of Ireland U21s on today?

The Republic of Ireland U21s are in Montenegro for a crucial UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier.

Jim Crawford's side are currently third in their group behind Sweden, who have played one game more, and Italy after Friday’s 2-0 home win over Luxembourg.

A victory in Podgorica will leave Ireland firmly in the hunt when Sweden and Italy head for Dublin next month.

Montenegro are three points behind the Boys in Green in the qualifying group, but have played two games more.

Here's what you need to know about Montenegro v Ireland:

Where and when is it?

The match takes place at the Gradski Stadion in Podgorica on Tuesday, October 12.

What time is kick-off?

The game is scheduled to start at 4.30pm Irish time.

What channel is it on?

RTE Two will show the clash live, with their coverage starting at 4.20pm.

You can also follow updates with The Irish Mirror's live blog.

Quotes corner

Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford:

Republic of Ireland Under-21 Squad

Goalkeepers: Brian Maher (Bray Wanderers), Luke McNicholas (Cliftonville, on loan from Sligo Rovers), David Odumosu (Drogheda United)
Defenders: Joel Bagan (Cardiff City), Ronan Boyce (Derry City), Josh Honohan (Cork City), Andy Lyons (Bohemians), Mark McGuinness (Cardiff City), Niall Morahan (Sligo Rovers), Jake O’Brien (Crystal Palace), Lee O’Connor (Tranmere Rovers, on loan from Celtic), Andrew Quinn (Bray Wanderers, on loan from Dundalk), Luke Turner (Cliftonville, on loan from Aberdeen)
Midfielders: Conor Coventry (Peterborough United, on loan from West Ham United), Dawson Devoy (Bohemians), Alex Gilbert (Swindon Town, on loan from Brentford), Gavin Kilkenny (Bournemouth), Conor Noss (Borussia Möchengladbach), Killian Phillips (Drogheda United), Ross Tierney (Bohemians)
Forwards: Evan Ferguson (Brighton & Hove Albion), Will Ferry (Crawley Town, on loan from Southampton), Brandon Kavanagh (Bray Wanderers), Joshua ‘JJ’ Kayode (Rotherham United), Johnny Kenny (Sligo Rovers), Liam Kerrigan (UCD), Andrew Moran (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ollie O’Neill (Fulham), Colm Whelan (UCD)

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