McCarthy named in Ireland squad

James McCarthy is back in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month’s friendly against Croatia.

James McCarthy is back in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month’s friendly against Croatia.

The Scotland-born Wigan midfielder has won three caps for his adopted country but was at the centre of confusion when he pulled out of May’s Carling Nations Cup and a Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia amid conflicting reports over an ankle injury.

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