Martin O’Neill: Graham Burke will double up for Shamrock Rovers and Ireland

Assuming he comes through tonight’s game away to Sligo Rovers unscathed, Shamrock Rovers hotshot Graham Burke is set to feature in the Irish team which will take on a Celtic XI in Scott Brown’s testimonial game at Parkhead tomorrow (kick-off 2pm).

“Young Burke will play for Shamrock Rovers on Saturday night and then he’ll join us on the Sunday,” Martin O’Neill confirmed yesterday.

“He’ll definitely play a part, absolutely. I don’t see it being a big problem. I might have a couple of the physiotherapists telling me it’s not the right thing to do. But if he comes out of (tonight’s) game injury-free, he’ll want to play some part in the match.”