Burnley winger in Republic of Ireland squad

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 23-man squad, including Clarets winger Brady, while Jeff Hendrick, who is poised to confirm his switch to Newcastle United after leaving Burnley at the end of June, is also named.

However, there is no place for centre back Kevin Long.

The Irish players will meet up on Sunday ahead of two day’s training at the National Training Centre in Abbotstown, before flying to the Bulgarian capital Sofia on Tuesday afternoon.

Both the UEFA Nations League games will be played behind closed doors.

Ireland squad v Bulgaria and Finland: Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham United), Mark Travers (Bournemouth), Kieran O’Hara (unattached)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolves), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).

Midfielders: James McCarthy (Crystal Palace), Harry Arter (Fulham), Jeff Hendrick (unattached), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Jayson Molumby (Brighton and Hove Albion), Robbie Brady (Burnley).

Forwards: Callum Robinson (Sheffield United), Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City), Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur – on loan at Millwall), Shane Long (Southampton).

David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) will join the squad for the Finland game.