Trio back on U21 duty
Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Don Givens has included three players with senior international experience for the opening European Championship clash with Russia at the Torpedo Stadium in Moscow on September 7.
Sunderland winger Thomas Butler, Arsenal striker Graham Barrett and Stockport County defender Jim Goodwin all made their senior debuts in the 3-0 victory over Finland in Helsinki a fortnight ago.
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