United youngster Jonny Evans has received his first call-up to
the Northern Ireland senior squad for their Euro 2008 qualifief
against Spain in Belfast.
The 18-year-old central defender is currently on loan with Belgian
side Royal Antwerp, but Sir Alex Ferguson has high hopes for the
youngster.
He has won three caps at Under21 level, but this is his first
call-up to the senior side. Evans was with the the Under21 squad
but following Northern Ireland's defensive frailties against
Iceland, the Belfast-born player, who is yet to make his
competitive Reds debut, has been drafted into Lawrie Sanchez's
group.
Evans travelled with United on the pre-season tour of South Africa
and also scored in the friendly win over Celtic in the summer. He
has previously worked his way up through the youth and reserves
ranks at the club.
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