Stack earns Ireland call-up

THE impressive Carling Cup displays of Graham Stack have earned the promising Arsenal youngster a call-up to the Irish squad for tomorrow night's friendly against Brazil.

West Brom's Joe Murphy misses the match with the world champions because of a back injury.

"I spoke with Gary Megson [the West Brom manager]," Brian Kerr said. "He has already lost Russell Hoult and Joe is going to get his chance in the first team, which will mean more experience for him. It is better that he is there, than here."