Blackburn duo called up as Ireland face defensive crisis for Euro 2020 qualifiers

Blackburn Rovers defenders Darragh Lenihan and Greg Cunningham have been called up for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers this month.

Mick McCarthy's defensive options have been depleted for the games against Georgia and Switzerland, with regular centre-back pairing Shane Duffy and Richard Keogh out injured, and left-back Enda Stevens suspended for the Georgia game.