Faroes Islands spring surprises

There were three surprise selections in Jógvan Martin Olsen's Faroe Islands squad for the visit of Ukraine and trip to Georgia in UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying.

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The inclusion of Tem Hansen, who has spent all his life in Denmark but has a Faroese grandmother, was the biggest of those, although the return of striker Christian Lamhauge Holst after a two-year hiatus and midfielder Sámal Joensen after five years out have also caused a stir. For supporters, the best news was probably that Aalborg BK duo Jón Rói Jacobsen and Súni Olsen have been declared fit for the games on 24 and 28 March.

Faroe Islands squad
Goalkeepers: Jákup Mikkelsen (B36 Tórshavn), Meinhardt Joensen (KÍ Klaksvík).

Defenders: Mortan úr Hørg (HB Tórshavn), Rasmus Nolsøe (HB Tórshavn), Óli Johannesen (TB Tvøroyri), Marni Djurhuus (EB/Streymur), Atli Danielsen (Frem), Jón Rói Jacobsen (Aalborg BK).

Midfielders: Fróði Benjaminsen (B36 Tórshavn), Mikkjal Thomassen (B36 Tórshavn), Hanus Thorleifsson (B36 Tórshavn), Jákup Borg (HB Tórshavn), Sámal Joensen (GÍ Gøta), Símun Samuelsen (Keflavík), Súni Olsen (Aalborg BK), Tem Hansen (Fremad Amager).

Forwards: Christian Høgni Jacobsen (HB Tórshavn), Rógvi Jacobsen (HB Tórshavn), Andrew Fløtum (Fremad Amager), Christian Lamhauge Holst (Lyngby FC).