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Long handed first Republic of Ireland call-up

The Burnley defender is one of the 37 players called up by Martin O'Neill for a triple-header of matches against Mexico, Uruguay and Austria

Burnley defender Kevin Long has earned a first senior call-up in Republic of Ireland's 37-man squad for their three international matches next month.

Long has only played twice in the Premier League this season due to injury woe, but is selected by Martin O'Neill for the first time.

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Ireland will hold a training camp ahead of playing a friendly against Mexico in the United States on June 1, before hosting Uruguay on June 4.