Midfielder Chris Forrester has been named in the provisional squad for the Republic of Ireland.

Peterborough United are delighted to confirm that midfielder Chris Forrester has been named in the provisional Republic of Ireland squad for the forthcoming friendly fixtures against Switzerland and Slovakia at the end of March and beginning of April.

It is the first time that Forrester has been named in any senior squad and is just reward for his excellent displays since joining the club.

Should Forrester be named in the final squad, he will miss the Sky Bet League One fixture with Coventry City.

Posh have other call-ups but cannot reveal the identity of those due to embargoes in place by those countries.