QPR defender Dunne gets Republic of Ireland call-up

QPR defender Jimmy Dunne has received his first call-up to the senior Republic of Ireland squad.

The Dundalk born 24-year-old has been included for the internationals against Belgium and Lithuania.

Jeff Hendrick, on loan at QPR from Newcastle, has also been named in the squad.

Rangers’ assistant manager John Eustace was recently appointed as the Republic’s assistant head coach.