Bosun Lawal has seized the opportunity to impress his national side after he earned his first call-up to the Ireland team for their upcoming match against Hungary.
The 21-year-old defender-turned-midfielder has been making waves during his loan spell in League One with Fleetwood, where his consistent performances have not gone unnoticed.
Following his impressive display in the domestic league, Lawal was invited to train with the senior Ireland team ahead of their fixtures.
This training stint has provided him with a valuable platform to showcase his skills at an international level, and he has made a strong impression.
Squad Update | Lawal promoted to MNT squad 🇮🇪
Bosun Lawal, who has been training with the MNT this week, has been promoted to the MNT squad for the Hungary match, before returning to U21 duty 👏
Andrew Omobamidele has been ruled out through injury and will return home pic.twitter.com/fYuSpy5erY
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) June 3, 2024
Looking ahead, Lawal faces a pivotal summer with Celtic. After his successful loan period at Fleetwood Town and his promising start in the Irish camp, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will be eager to evaluate him during the preseason.
It’s a big summer for the young player, who is also attracting the attention of other clubs.
