Boss Jim Magilton has tipped hat-trick hero Jon Walters to win full international honours with the Republic of Ireland. The 24-year-old is in the Irish B squad for their friendly with Scotland a week on Tuesday.

Magilton told the club site: "He has a great desire about him to keep moving forward as a player. The hunger is there, the attitude is there. He works so hard at his game and that's a great characteristic to have.

"He deserves his call-up for the Republic of Ireland B squad and, if he can continue his improvement, then there is no reason why he can't step up to the full international scene."

Walters has dedicated Saturday's hat-trick to his grandmother, who died just over a week ago. Last Wednesday the Birkenhead-born player flew to Dublin for her funeral and was wearing a black armband during Saturday's game.

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