Trundle eager to fuel claims for Ireland call

SWANSEA striker Lee Trundle believes the Football League Trophy final against Carlisle provides the ideal opportunity to renew his claims for a Republic of Ireland call-up.

Since joining Swansea in July 2003, Trundle’s goals have helped the club’s revival and he has frequently championed his own claims for a Republic cap.

Brian Kerr ignored him but Steve Staunton’s appointment in January raised Trundle’s hopes that he would at last gain international honours.