Meyler hoping for Wembley birthday

Promotion with Hull City last weekend represented mission accomplished for David Meyler but trotting out for Ireland at Wembley on his birthday would be a crowning glory.

There’ll be more than an end-of-season friendly feel to the meeting with England on May 29 and Meyler, inset, can think of no better way to celebrate turning 24 than by earning a fourth senior cap.

Fresh from helping the Tigers back into the top-flight on an eventful final day of the Championship, the Corkman has some formalities to wrap up before international matters gain his undivided attention.