Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne has received a last-minute call-up to replace the injured Callum O'Dowda in Mick McCarthy's first Republic of Ireland squad back in charge.

Republic of Ireland winger Callum O'Dowda is set for a three-month spell on the sidelines.

Daryl Murphy's first-half double set up an intriguing World Cup qualification trip to Wales as the Republic of Ireland eased past Moldova 2-0.

The Ireland team to face Austria has been named ahead of their World Cup qualifier inside the hour.

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