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Oisin Doherty

Stephen Cluxton cleans dressing room after sensational Dublin return

Stephen Cluxton was spotted cleaning the Croke Park dressing room after making his sensational return to the Dublin panel on Sunday.

Cluxton emerged from the shadows to take his place amongst the substitutes as Dublin secured promotion back to Division One.

The legendary goalkeeper has been absent from the panel since 2021 with many assuming his intercounty career to be over.

READ MORE: Dessie Farrell on Stephen Cluxton's return to Dublin panel

But the 41-year-old made a surprise return to the squad on Sunday for Dublin's 0-16 to 1-6 win over Louth.

After the game, Cluxton was spotted on Niall Scully's Instagram page cleaning the dressing room after the win.

The news should come as no surprise to anyone who is familiar with the Parnells man.

After the 2019 All-Ireland final, the keeper was also spotted cleaning the dressing room while the rest of the Dublin players celebrated.

Despite not getting any game time today, Cluxton's return is sure to have boosted Dubs fans spirits.

Dublin's Stephen Cluxton warms up on the sideline during the Louth game. (Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady)

After the game, Dublin manager spoke about Cluxton's comeback.

“No, he didn’t," Farrell said when asked if the keeper needed much convincing.

"He’s Dublin through and through. He’s always said he’s willing to help out if the need arose and the need has arose. We’re delighted to have him in the mix.”

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