Joseph Mbong Off To Dublin With Malta Under 19 Team

Hibernians starlet Joseph Mbong has been included in the Malta Under 19 squad that will take on Ireland and Switzerland in the Euro Under 19 Championship qualifiers.

Still only 17, the striker was promoted to the Under 19s after his imperious displays for the Under 17 squad at the Euros held in the Island Nation this summer.

Mbong was among the 18 players that jetted off to Dublin on Tuesday for the mini - tournament.

The youngster tested with Bolton Wanderers two months ago, but failed to get a positive feedback from the Championship side.

This season, he has recorded two appearances for Hibs in the Maltese Premier League.