Stoke's Bosun Lawal called up to Ireland squad for Luxembourg friendly

STEPPING UP: Bosun Lawal playing for Ireland U21. File picture: Jim Coughlan/Inpho

Stoke City midfielder Bosun Lawal has joined the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendly match against Luxembourg on Tuesday. 

The 22-year-old who previously earned 12 caps with Jim Crawford’s Ireland U21 team, plays primarily as a holding midfielder but can operate as a centre back.