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James McCarthy confirmed in Republic of Ireland squad

Having made a provisional squad earlier this month, James McCarthy has been confirmed in Republic of Ireland's final squad for the country’s upcoming fixtures against Switzerland and Bulgaria respectively.

The pair of matches will take place on the 5th and 10th September, each kicking off at 7.45 in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

UPDATE | Mick McCarthy finalises 25-man panel for two big games @AVIVAStadium

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A Scotsman by birth, McCarthy represented Ireland from the age of 16 and has 41 caps for the senior national side to his name - playing in all four clashes for Ireland’s UEFA Euro 2016 campaign.