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Robert Hynes

Gavin Bazunu withdraws from Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Belgium and Lithuania games

Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania.

The Portsmouth goalkeeper, who is on loan from Manchester City, has been forced to pull out of Stephen Kenny's group due to illness.

Bristol City stopper Max O'Leary has been called into the squad and joins fellow goalkeepers Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool and James Talbot of Bohemians in the panel.

O'Leary, 26, who qualifies for Ireland through his Kerry-born grandfather, has made 11 appearances for Bristol City in the Championship this season, 36 appearances overall, and last received a call-up in May 2019 for a training camp in Portugal.

He is set to link up with the squad this morning ahead of Thursday's training session as preparations continue for Saturday's FAI Centenary Game against Belgium at the Aviva Stadium.

The call-up comes after Darron Randolph voiced his displeasure at being overlooked by Kenny.

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