Alan Browne: 'It’s time for me to step up'

'I’m full of energy and ready to go. I’ll be looking to put things right from my own point of view'

Ireland's Alan Browne and Kevin Long dejected after the friendly defeat to England.Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Alan Browne has declared himself ready to step up and fill the void left by the Republic of Ireland’s dwindling band of midfielders.

Stephen Kenny’s options had already been confined by an inability to name the likes of James McCarthy or Jack Byrne in this week’s squad and it was confirmed yesterday that Conor Hourihane has joined them in injury limbo.