James Talbot was named League of Ireland player of the month for AprilBohemians goalkeeper James Talbot has been given a first call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad following Mark Travers' withdrawal. Talbot, 22, has played a major role in Bohemians' strong start to the League of Ireland campaign. "Our goalkeeping coach, Alan Kelly, had been keeping an eye on the lad and he has done very well," said Republic boss Mick McCarthy. Talbot, the League of Ireland player of the month in April, will be released back to Bohemians for their games against Finn Harps and UCD on 31 May and 8 June before returning to the Republic squad. Uncapped Bournemouth keeper Travers was forced out of the Republic squad on Friday by a fractured thumb.

Source: BBC May 25, 2019 21:11 UTC