Five Irishmen hoping to make international impact against England

As Republic of Ireland prepare to host England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, with a crucial Euro 2016 qualifying clash against Scotland following swiftly afterwards, Martin O’Neill will likely hand caps to several fringe players to deputise alongside many regular starters on home soil.

This international ‘friendly’ encounter in the country’s capital has been widely anticipated, with the long-standing history between these two nations evidently providing an extra buzz around both sets of camps and fans.

Ahead of the eagerly-awaited match-up, here are five Ireland stars that could make an impact days before O’Neill leads his side out for a vital qualifier against Gordon Strachan’s Scots.

Daryl Murphy
Having made his Ireland bow back in 2007, Ipswich Town sharpshooter Murphy has since endured a lacklustre international career, featuring only 14 times altogether since his debut against Ecuador all them years ago.

The former Celtic hitman is back at the club which he had previously spent three separate loan spells at, and has enjoyed his best ever campaign in front of goal, striking an impressive 27 times in the Championship.

Waterford-born Murphy could play a big part in the clash with Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions and is 11/4 with Coral to net anytime and continue his rampant run of form.

Harry Arter
Bournemouth made history this season, securing their first ever promotion to the top-flight under Eddie Howe, with playmaker Arter at the forefront of that incredible success.

The 25-year-old amazingly played 43 Championship games this term, weighing in with an invaluable nine goals and didn’t see his achievements go unnoticed, as he picked up the PFA Fans’ Player of the Year for such a sublime campaign.