Celtic defender Liam Scales has been called up the Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan after Ryan Manning was ruled out through injury.
Scales recently joined Glasgow giants Celtic from Shamrock Rovers and has earned a call up from Stephen Kenny.
Swansea star Manning was an injury doubt heading into the international window and has been forced to withdraw.
Scales will now be available for selection for Saturday's clash against Azerbaijan and could feature against Qatar in their international friendly next Tuesday.
Ireland's game against Azerbaijan is due to kick off at 5 pm on Saturday evening Irish time with the game being played in Baku.
They will then face Qatar at 7.45 pm on Tuesday at the Aviva Stadium.
Republic of Ireland Squad v Azerbaijan / v Qatar
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Portsmouth, on loan from Manchester City), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).
Defenders: Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Liam Scales (Celtic).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Harry Arter (Nottingham Forest), Jamie McGrath (St. Mirren), Jason Knight (Derby County).
Attackers: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), James Collins (Cardiff City), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Troy Parrott (MK Dons, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United).
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