Town strike pair Daryl Murphy and David McGoldrick have been named in a provisional 34-man Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their European Championships qualifier against Poland in Dublin in on Sunday 29th March.

Murphy has won 14 senior caps, while McGoldrick made his Ireland debut in the 4-1 home victory over the USA in November. Both are looking for their first international goals.

Former Blues skipper Jon Walters and ex-loanee Paul Green are also included.

The squad will be reduced prior to assembling on Sunday 22nd March following the Blues’ game at Watford the previous day.

Republic of Ireland: David Forde (Millwall), Shay Given (Aston Villa), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Darren Randolph (Birmingham City), Rob Elliot (Newcastle United), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Marc Wilson (Stoke City), Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Derby County), John O’Shea (Sunderland), Alex Pearce (Reading), Paul McShane (Hull City), James McCarthy (Everton), Jeff Hendrick (Derby County), Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa), Stephen Ward (Burnley), Harry Arter (AFC Bournemouth), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Darron Gibson (Everton), Paul Green (Rotherham United), Aiden McGeady (Everton), Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Robbie Brady (Hull City), Stephen Quinn (Hull City), David Meyler (Hull City), Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Shane Long (Southampton), Daryl Murphy (Ipswich Town), Jon Walters (Stoke City), Kevin Doyle (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Anthony Stokes (Celtic), Simon Cox (Reading), David McGoldrick (Ipswich Town).

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MaySixth added 11:11 - Mar 12 So McGoldrick is fit then?
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PhilTWTD added 11:11 - Mar 12 All but, back training, should be in Boro squad.
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maxikiosco added 11:41 - Mar 12 Great to see Town players getting international call-ups :-)
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bluefeast added 11:43 - Mar 12 Bench for McG for Boro game. He will get on for a 20 mins i would imagine ,clearly he will be rusty but its great to have him available. Hope MM doesn't ruin Sears confidence and only gives him a bit part. He could be the difference.COYB
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yorksblue added 12:11 - Mar 12 For me, it's up to McG to work and train hard in U21s, in order to force his way back into the side. Not automatically drop Sears, who's been like a breath of fresh air.
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NSL added 12:39 - Mar 12 We have muddled through in McGoldrick's absence but not reason why he can't play the advanced midfielder role behind Sears and Murphy. You do need to be 100% fit + a bit more to play effectively in that position mind!
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ArnieM added 12:50 - Mar 12 Hinteresting. McG not fit for weeks gor Town but suddenly fit enough ( having not played domestic games) for international games. I'll say it again, he's not interested in playing for Town. He'll be gone in the summer.
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1RWR added 12:56 - Mar 12 ArnieM dear boy............he's in the 34 man squad not the chosen 11.
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Michael11 added 13:28 - Mar 12 The game is two weeks away and back in training. Plus it says the squad will be reduced when deciding on who's fit enough.
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ArnieM added 14:56 - Mar 12 1RWR , Lol yes I realise that but to go from being injured and unable to play club football to ve considered fit enough for international duty is just plain daft. If he's that fit he should be on bench for Saturday but I doubt he will be. I honestly don't think his heart is in the club anymore.
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ArnieM added 14:56 - Mar 12 1RWR , Lol yes I realise that but to go from being injured and unable to play club football to ve considered fit enough for international duty is just plain daft. If he's that fit he should be on bench for Saturday but I doubt he will be. I honestly don't think his heart is in the club anymore.
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