Three QPR players get Irish call-up

QPR youngsters Ryan Manning, Olamide Shodipo and Reece Grego-Cox have been included in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad.

The Rangers trio have been called up for a Uefa Under-21 2019 qualifier against Kosovo on 25 March.

Midfielder Manning has impressed since breaking into the QPR first-team, while forward Grego-Cox is fit again after injury and winger Shodipo is currently on loan at Port Vale.

Meanwhile, former QPR striker Gary Penrice is being lined up for a return to the club as chief scout.