Town defender Gareth McAuley has been named in the Northern Ireland squad for their friendly with Montenegro in Podgorica on Wednesday 11th August. McAuley, who plays right-back for his national side, has previously won 22 caps, scoring one goal.

The call-up means the former skipper will miss Town’s Caring Cup tie at Exeter the previous day, although it’s likely he would have been amongst a number of senior players rested in any case.

Meanwhile, McAuley, who netted Town's goal at Bury on Wednesday, is reported to be a potential target of Bristol City, although the Robins are believed to be close to to signing QPR's Damion Stewart and it's unlikely that the Northern Irishman would be interested in leaving Portman Road for Ashton Gate.

Northern Ireland: Taylor (Birmingham), Tuffey (Inverness), Carson (Sunderland), J Evans (Man Utd), Craigan (Motherwell), McGivern (Man City), McAuley (Ipswich), Hughes (Fulham), Little (Rangers), Baird (Fulham), McCann (Peterborough), Brunt (WBA), Gorman (Wolves), C Evans (Man Utd), Norwood (Man Utd), Davis (Rangers), Clingan (Coventry), Healy (Sunderland), Feeney (Oldham), Lafferty (Rangers), M Paterson (Burnley), R Patterson (Plymouth).

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corshamblue added 09:00 - Jul 30 Well done Gareth, big player for us this year I'm sure.
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Youth added 09:16 - Jul 30 well done gareth, dont get injured please
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gingerbond added 09:23 - Jul 30 Well he's at the top of his game at the moment...so good luck.
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nthstd added 10:16 - Jul 30 Way on your man! Lokoing at the team sheet Norn Ireland are getting stronger and stronger with far moe Premierhsip players. MAybe those years of right useless teams are behind us. Green black Army, Green black Army, Green black Army, Green black Army
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jas0999 added 09:19 - Jul 31 Will be interesting to see who we play at centre half at Exeter!
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