Stokes drafted into the Ireland squad

RTÉ Sport: Stokes drafted into the Ireland squad

Stokes drafted into the Ireland squad
Friday, 27 March 2009 10:47

Sunderland striker Anthony Stokes has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Italy.

The 20-year-old, currently on loan at Crystal Palace, flew into Dublin last night after Newcastle winger Damien Duff was sent home with a hamstring injury which has ruled him out of both games.

With Celtic winger Aiden McGeady also battling against a foot problem, manager Giovanni Trapattoni has moved to strengthen his options.