Jimmy Dunne called into Ireland squad as Liam Scales misses Portugal clash

Dunne's only cap for Ireland to date was in March in a 2-1 win over Bulgaria in the Nations League.

SQUAD UPDATE: Jimmy Dunne has been called into Heimir Hallgrímsson side for the Portugal and Armenia matches as cover for defender Liam Scales who has not travelled to Lisbon following a family bereavement. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Jimmy Dunne has been called into Heimir Hallgrímsson side for the Portugal and Armenia matches as cover for defender Liam Scales who has not travelled to Lisbon following a family bereavement.

Scales will miss Saturday's clash against group toppers Portugal at teh Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon but will be available for the game against Armenia three days later in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.