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Declan Rice: West Ham youngster called up to Republic of Ireland squad

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West Ham youngster Declan Rice has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming friendlies and World Cup qualifier against Austria.

Rice, 18, only made his West Ham debut as a late substitute in the Premier League against Burnley on Sunday.

In March, Rice was named the Republic's Under-17 player of the year.

Rice, who can play in defender of midfielder, is the second call-up to the squad in 24 hours after Preston's Alan Browne was drafted in.

The Republic face Mexico in New Jersey on 1 June and take on Uruguay in Dublin three days later before the qualifier at home to Austria on 11 June.