Anderlecht midfielder Josh Cullen called up to Ireland squad to replace Harry Arter

Cullen was a deadline-day signing for Vincent Kompany's side to end a 15-year spell with West Ham

Josh Cullen made his Republic of Ireland debut in the 3-1 friendly win over Bulgaria last year. Picture: Inpho/Ryan Byrne

Anderlecht midfielder Josh Cullen has been called up to Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Thursday's Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia.

Cullen replaces Harry Arter, who has been ruled out due to a thigh injury he sustained in Nottingham Forest's 2-1 loss to Bristol City on Saturday.