Mick McCarthy has included three uncapped playersin the first squad of his second spell as Republic of Ireland manager.Newport striker Padraig Amond – scorer of 21 goals in all competitions this season, including five in the Exiles’ memorable FA Cup run – is joined in the 38-man provisional squad by Luton forward James Collins and Mark Travers, the Bournemouth goalkeeper.
BREAKING: Mick McCarthy has named his provisional squad for the upcoming @UEFAEURO European Qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia!Get your tickets for the Georgia game here https://t.co/gAjsxK5ZUd #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/e7sfb1fXpt— FAIreland (@FAIreland) March 7, 2019Ireland take on Gibraltar and Georgia later this month in qualifiers for the European Championship.Speaking on the new inclusions, McCarthy said: “Padraig Amond has done very well in the FA Cup. He’s scored goals all season at Newport.“James Collins has scored goals at every level he’s played at. “James and Padraig have had very good seasons. They deserve the recognition of being called up to the squad.”Keiren Westwood, Stephen Ward, Aiden McGeady, James McCarthy, Glenn Whelan and David McGoldrick have all earned recalls to the squad.Injury has ruled out Ciaran Clark, Callum Robinson, Jonathan Walters and Michael Obafemi, while West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, who has played three times for the Republic, has now switched allegiance to England.The Republic, who appointed McCarthy as successor to Martin O’Neill in November, face Gibraltar away on March 23 and Georgia at home three days later. The squad will be finalised on March 17.
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