Millenic Alli was not a name on the radar of many fans when it came to a possible call-up to a Republic of Ireland squad, despite being a Championship footballer.
At the age of 26, he has received a first senior nod without ever featuring for his country at any level during his career.
So who is the newest winger set to don the green shirt?
Alli was born in Dublin and began his youth career at Esker Celtic, before moving on to St Francis.
In a period before joining a League of Ireland was an obvious next step for a youngster, he took the unusual route of joining Bury FC as a 14-year-old.
Portsmouth winger Millenic Alli has received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad 🇮🇪
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