Killian Barrett earns international call-up

Former Binfield and Woodley United goalkeeper Killian Barrett has earned an international call-up with Republic of Ireland for matches at the start of June.

The goalkeeper – on loan at Rochdale this season in the Vanarama National League from Sheffield Wednesday – was part of Binfield’s famous ‘Great Escape’ in 2023/24 when the Moles went from being cast adrift in the Isthamian League to safety on the final day.

Barrett in particular was influential on the final day, saving a vital one v one opportunity for Uxbridge with the game at 0-0, before Ethan Lindo was able to give the Moles a valuable win at the other end.

The goalkeeper was picked up by EFL League One Wednesday last summer and helped Rochdale to the play-offs where they were eventually beaten in the Eliminator Round by Southend United.

Ready for two games in Croatia 🇮🇪✈️🇭🇷

Your Under-21s squad for friendlies against Croatia & Qatar 🔢

Cathal O’Sullivan, Cory O’Sullivan, Warren Davis, Jacob Devaney and Killian Barrett all earn first U21 call-ups 👏

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Barrett will join up with the Republic of Ireland’s under 21 side for games against Croatia (A) on 6th June and home to Qatar on 10th June. He joins a squad full of talent from the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest.