Tuesday 1 November 2011 16:09, UK
Southend midfielder Kane Ferdinand has been placed of standby for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad.
Ferdinand has already represented his country at Under-18 and Under-19 level and could be summoned to take part in the clash with Liechtenstein in Sligo on November 14. The 19-year-old, who has scored four goals in 17 appearances for the Shrimpers this season, would be likely to miss Southend's FA Cup first round clash with Preston should be receive a call-up.
