QPR's Jimmy Dunne & Bohs 'keeper James Talbot called up by Ireland

Uncapped duo have been drafted into the Ireland squad for the friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania in place of Darragh Lenihan and Mark Travers

Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot celebrates during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Bohemians and Dundalk at Dalymount Park. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Uncapped duo Jimmy Dunne and James Talbot have been drafted into the Ireland squad for the friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania in place of Darragh Lenihan and Mark Travers.

Dundalk native Dunne has been vying for a call-up after establishing himself in the Queen’s Park Rangers team that is in the mix to feature in the Championship playoffs.