Uncapped Luton defender Mark McGuinness is named in the Republic of Ireland squad for this month's Nations League games as Matt Doherty is left out.

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In-form St Pat's attacker Mason Melia has been rewarded with a first call up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their crucial Euro qualifiers against Norway and Italy next week.

McGuinness has turned down the chance to play for Northern Ireland, and also not followed his father and brother in playing bowls for England.