First call-up for Collins as Mick McCarthy finalises 23-man squad

Mick McCarthy has named his Republic of Ireland squad for the EURO 2020 Qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia.

Making the cut is Luton Town's James Collins who earned his first senior call-up earlier this month when McCarthy named his provisional squad. The 28-year-old makes the 23-man squad ahead of Padraig Amond of Newport County who burst onto the scene after scoring against both Leicester and Manchester City in this year's FA Cup.