Stokes left out of Irish U-21 squad

ANTHONY STOKES remains in the international wilderness after the on-loan Sheffield United striker was once again left out of a Don Givens Under 21 squad.

Givens was in Cork yesterday to publicise the forthcoming friendly against Germany in Turner’s Cross on February 10.

And it emerged yesterday the Dubliner, who has made 10ten appearances during his stint away from Sunderland since his three-month loan to the Blades began in October, has burnt his bridges with Given possibly leading to consequences for his international career.