Damien retains Ireland place

Last updated : 02 June 2003 By Brian Cartlidge
Johnson has been named in Sammy McIlroy's squad for the friendly with Italy on Tuesday, 3rd June in Campobasso and the Euro 2004 qualifier with Spain on Saturday.

Full Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Maik Taylor (Fulham), Roy Carroll (Manchester United). Defenders: Mark Williams (Wimbledon), Danny Griffin (Dundee United), George McCartney (Sunderland), Aaron Hughes (Newcastle United), Stephen Craigan (Partick Thistle), Peter Kennedy (Wigan Athletic), Chris Baird (Southampton). Midfielders: Damien Johnson (Birmingham City), Grant McCann (Cheltenham Town), Stuart Elliott (Hull City), Tommy Doherty (Bristol City), Ciaran Toner (Leyton Orient), Steve Jones (Crewe Alexandra). Forwards: David Healy (Preston North End) Paul McVeigh (Norwich City) Gary Hamilton (Portadown) Andrew Smith (Glentoran)