Shamrock Rovers’ striker Graham Burke has been named in the provisional Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies against Celtic, France and the United States.
Peterborough United goalkeeper Conor O’Malley, Millwall midfielder Shaun Williams, and Preston North End forward Callum Robinson have also been called up for the first time.
Manager Martin O’Neill’s confirmed that the retiring John O’Shea will skipper the side against the U-S-A – in what will be final game on June 2nd.
ROI SQUAD
Republic of Ireland Men’s National Team – Provisional Squad for games against Celtic (May 20), France (May 28) and United States (June 2).
Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Colin Doyle (Bradford City), Kieran O’Hara (Manchester United), Ian Lawlor (Doncaster Rovers), Conor O’Malley (Peterborough United)
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Alex Pearce, Richard Keogh (Derby County), John Egan (Brentford), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Declan Rice (West Ham United), Kevin Long (Burnley), John O’Shea (Sunderland), Darragh Lenihan, Derrick Williams (Blackburn Rovers), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Greg Cunningham (Preston North End)
Midfielders: Alan Judge (Brentford), Conor Hourihane, Glenn Whelan (Aston Villa), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), Harry Arter (Bournemouth), Eunan O’Kane (Leeds United), David Meyler (Hull City), Shaun Williams (Millwall), Alan Browne, Daryl Horgan (Preston North End), Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (West Bromwich Albion),
Forwards: Jonathan Walters (Burnley), Shane Long (Southampton), Scott Hogan (Aston Villa), Aiden O’Brien (Millwall), Sean Maguire, Callum Robinson (Preston North End), Graham Burke (Shamrock Rovers)
An open letter to Ireland supporters from John O'Shea. 💚https://t.co/3JxHQSJJz5 #ThanksJosh #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/8U04e6Yjuw
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 9, 2018
