Callum O’Dowda: I didn't deserve to go to Euro 2016 - but I'm ready to make step up now

'I don’t think I deserved to go anyway as the players that got the squad there deserved to go, but I hope we can get there again'

Republic of Ireland midfielder Callum O’Dowda is desperate to reach the Euro 2020 finals. Picture: Simon Cooper/PA

Callum O'Dowda has declared himself to be fully fit and ready to help take the Republic of Ireland one step closer to a major finals after missing out on a spot at Euro 2016.

The Bristol City winger started in Stephen Kenny's first two games in charge of the men's senior team, against Bulgaria and Finland, last month but suffered an abductor injury in the latter and hasn't played for his club since.