Martin O'Neill includes James McCarthy in Ireland's World Cup play-off squad
James McCarthy has been named in a 34-man Republic of Ireland squad for next month's World Cup play-offs against Denmark.
The Everton midfielder made his return from a lengthy injury lay off in last night's League Cup defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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