Callum McCormack has played his way into the Westmeath team to face Kerry in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC second round qualifier in Mullingar (throw-in 3pm).

Westmeath boss Pat Flanagan is reeling from severe internet criticism from a number of county footballers, including members of his senior squad.

Westmeath stumbled in the second half as Kildare overturned a half-time deficit to qualify for next Sunday's O'Byrne Cup final, while last year's runners-up Louth beat UCD in the other semi-final.

Westmeath 3-8 Laois 0-24