ROBBIE BRADY HAS been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Germany and the Faroe Islands.

Kevin Doyle’s thigh injury, sustained during training with Wolves, will keep him out of both matches and Manchester United midfielder Brady follows David Meyler in joining the squad.

Brady made a fine impression on his international debut against Oman in an international friendly last month, setting up the opener for Shane Long before smashing home a volley to make it 2-0 in the first half.

The 20-year-old recently stated his ambition to get another loan move away from Old Trafford, in order to get some more valuable first team experience, after a successful period with Hull City last season.

“I want to stay playing [for Ireland]. I don’t want to come in and doss about so I need to be playing as many club games as I can,” Brady said.

“If that means I need to take a loan move, I will. We’ll see what happens. I’d just like to play as much football as I can and hopefully I can push on and keep playing (for the national side).”

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