Three new faces as O’Neill announces squad for friendlies

“I know that I will have a very tough decision to name a final squad for EURO 2016 and that is why I want to give players a chance to impress."

Coach Martin O'Neill has opted to select an enlarged squad for the the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against Switzerland and Slovakia in the Aviva Stadium at the end of the month.

O’Neill wants to give players the opportunity to stake a claim for a regular spot with this summer’s European Championships in mind.