Grealish rejects O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland squad inclusion, Judge called-up

However, earlier this term, the West Midlands playmaker did originally suggest that he wanted to delay a call-up to the Ireland senior set-up until next season anyway, but O’Neill was keen to involve the youngster against England in order to finally clarify his future.

Sought-after Grealish has earned plenty of admirers from both countries this current campaign after impressive displays for Tim Sherwood’s relegation-battling Villa side, including starring in the FA Cup semi-final triumph over Liverpool last month.

With the help of the internationally undeclared starlet, Sherwood will aim to topple cup holders Arsenal at Wembley and are 9/4 outsiders to claim a historic victory.

There are plenty of the usual suspects within O’Neill’s 33-man squad, with all-time scorer Robbie Keane obviously included, along with Everton trio James McCarthy, Aiden McGeady and Seamus Coleman.

Talented Bournemouth box-to-box midfielder Harry Arter was called-up to the previous squad to face Poland but was an unused substitute and will hope to make his debut this time around, but two new faces include Brentford’s in-form winger Judge and Aberdeen frontman Rooney.

Dublin-born wingman Judge has made four appearances at Under-23 level and has starred for Championship promotion hopefuls Brentford this term, while Rooney has struck 27 goals in all competitions for Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.

Derryman O’Neill will guide his team out for a friendly against England on June 7 before their vital qualifier against Scotland June 13, as the Emerald Isle aim to secure their place at next summer’s Euro 2016 in France.

Full 33-man Republic of Ireland squad:

Goalkeepers: Forde, Given, Westwood, Randolph

Defenders: R. Keogh, Wilson, Coleman, Christie, O’Shea, Pearce, McShane, Ward

Midfielders: McCarthy, Hendrick, Arter, Whelan, McGeady, McClean, Judge, Brady, Pilkington, Quinn, Meyler, Hoolahan

Forwards: Keane, Long, Murphy, Walters, Doyle, Stokes, McGoldrick, Rooney, Cox