Stephen Kenny has named a 24-man Ireland squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Scotland and Armenia.
Robbie Brady, now of Preston North End, is back in an Ireland squad for the first time in 18 months.
There is also a recall for Cardiff's Callum O'Dowda whose last Ireland appearance was in November 2020. Norwich defender Andrew Omobamidele returns to the squad following injury.
8 October 2020; Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny, right, with Robbie Brady, left, and Shane Long ahead of the UEFA EURO2020 Qualifying Play-Off Semi-Final match between Slovakia and Republic of Ireland at Tehelné pole in Bratislava, Slovakia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Ireland squad to play Scotland and Armenia
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Max O'Leary (Bristol City)
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Shane Duffy (Fulham), John Egan (Sheffield United), Nathan Collins (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Robbie Brady (Preston North End).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jeff Hendrick (Reading), Jason Knight (Derby County), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Conor Hourihane (Derby County), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City).
Forwards: Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Troy Parrott (Preston North End), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City).
After four games in their League B Nations League group, Ireland sit third on four points. Scotland are second on six, and Ukraine top on seven. Both Scotland and Ukraine have played a game fewer than Ireland.
Ireland play Scotland at Hampden Park on September 24th, and then Armenia in Dublin in September 27th.
𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 | 𝗠𝗡𝗧
Robbie Brady, Andrew Omobamidele & Callum O'Dowda all return to the Ireland squad 👏
Obafemi, Ogbene & Parrott bolster forward line for matches against Scotland & Armenia 😍
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24/09 | 🏴🆚🇮🇪
27/09 | 🇮🇪🆚🇦🇲#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/2EGKai6bfS— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) September 15, 2022
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