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Cyrus Christie made his debut for the Republic in 2014 and has won 22 international matches
Cyrus Christie has joined the Republic of Ireland national team in place of the injured Enda Stevens for the games against England, Wales and Bulgaria.
Stevens will return to Sheffield United after being evaluated by the medical team on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest defender Christie fills the void as the Republic prepares for Thursday’s friendly with England.
This is followed by two Nations Cup matches, starting with Wales three days later and then with Bulgaria on November 18.
The Irish team arrived in London on Sunday and will have a first training session on Monday before the Wembley game against England.
Coach Stephen Kenny named a 26-man squad on Thursday, with Luton Town forward James Collins called in for the triple header.
Captain Seamus Coleman also returns after missing October games due to injury.
Kenny’s team has drawn two and lost two of its first four Nations League games. They are third in Group 4 of League B, eight points behind leader Wales.
Republic Squad:
Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham United), Caoimhín Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Cyrus Christie (Nottingham Forest), Kevin Long (Burnley), Shane Duffy (Celtic, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O ‘Shea (West Bromwich Albion).
Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), James McCarthy (Crystal Palace), Harry Arter (Nottingham Forest), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jayson Molumby (Brighton and Hove Albion), Robbie Brady (Burnley) , Jack Byrne (Shamrock Rovers).
Forward: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City), Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), James Collins (Luton Town), Ronan Curtis ( Portsmouth), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers).
Source: bbc.com
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