John O'Shea hints at Ireland call-ups for Jake O'Brien and Sammie Szmodics

O'Brien has been in excellent form for Lyon while Szmodics is currently the Championship's top goal-scorer on 20.

IRLEAND'S CALL: John O'Shea has hinted that Cork native Jake O'Brien is in line to earn his first call up to the Republic of Ireland senior set-up. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

John O'Shea has hinted that Cork native Jake O'Brien is in line to earn his first call up to the Republic of Ireland senior set-up.

The former Cork City defender has impressed with Lyon since making the move from Crystal Palace last summer, making 20 appearances and scoring three goals in Ligue 1.