The Republic of Ireland Under-21s Euro 2021 qualifier showdown with Italy at Tallaght Stadium has completely sold out.

They excitement around Stephen Kenny's team has gone into overdrive, with the likes of Troy Parrott, Aaron Connolly and Caoimhin Kelleher capturing the public imagination.

Ireland have started their campaign with three wins from three, with their hugely impressive 3-1 win in Sweden earlier this month the surest sign yet of the side's capabilities.

They lead Group One but will welcome the top seeds to Dublin for a major test.

However, Kenny's charges will at least have the backing of a massive crowd in Tallaght. The 8,000-capacity stadium will be choc-a-bloc as Ireland's next generation of potential stars looks to take down one of the strongest sides in Europe at this age grade.

The manager names his squad on Wednesday, 24 hours after Mick McCarthy unveils his panel for the seniors' huge double-header against Georgia and Switzerland.