James McClean earns Republic of Ireland call-up

By Liam Apicella, Features Editor | 20 February 2012

Sunderland winger James McClean earns a late call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for next week's friendly with the Czech Republic.

Ireland coach Giovanni Trappatoni had originally left the 22-year-out of his squad for the match, which was named last week.

However, the Italian boss has now decided that McClean warrants a place in the playing party, along with Derby County midfielder Paul Green.

McClean joined Sunderland in the summer from Derry City.

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