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Scott Hogan earns first Republic of Ireland call-up as Aston Villa striker joins Millwall's Aiden O'Brien in squad for games against Moldova and Wales

Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan has been handed a first call-up by the Republic of Ireland for their final World Cup qualifiers.

Martin O'Neill's men face Moldova and Wales in their last two Group D games next month as they look to keep their hopes of reaching Russia next year alive.

The Republic are third in the table, a point behind Wales and five behind leaders Serbia, after picking up just three points from their last four games.

Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan has been included in the latest Republic of Ireland squad
Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan has been included in the latest Republic of Ireland squad
Salford-born Hogan missed out on a place in the last squad as he waited for documentation
Salford-born Hogan missed out on a place in the last squad as he waited for documentation

Moldova come to the Aviva Stadium on September 6 before the clash with Wales in Cardiff three days later as Ireland look to at least make the play-offs.