McClean in Euros squad; McCarthy withdraws due to family illness

Sunderland winger James McClean has been included in Giovanni Trapattoni's squad for the upcoming friendly against Bosnia and the European Championships.

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy asked to be withdrawn from consideration for selection for Euro 2012 after his father was diagnosed with cancer, manager Giovanni Trapattoni has said.

McCarthy, who was born in Scotland but switched his allegiance to Ireland, was not in the 23-player squad named by Trapattoni in Dublin today.