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Republic of Ireland: Martin O'Neill names 37-man squad ahead of World Cup qualifier against Austria

Newcastle defender Ciaran Clark is out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Austria next month through injury.

The 27-year-old missed out with a knee problem as the Magpies clinched the Championship title on the final day of the season, and has not been included in Martin O'Neill's initial 37-man squad for the friendlies against Mexico and Uruguay and the Group D showdown with the Austrians.

Captain Seamus Coleman continues his recovery from the double leg fracture he suffered during the 0-0 draw with Wales in March and midfielder David Meyler is also sidelined by knee damage, but there is a first senior call-up for Burnley defender Kevin Long.