Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot called up to Ireland squad to replace Mark Travers

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Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot comes into the squad after celebrating a 2-1 Dublin derby victory over Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup on Sunday. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Portugal, Azerbaijan, and Serbia.

Talbot comes into the squad to replace Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers who has been ruled out of the three matches through illness.