Collo – who has netted on 20 occasions so far this season – made the preliminary 38 man squad, which was narrowed down today to 23 players.

As a result, James will be unavailable for the Hatters' game against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday 23rd Match.

Ireland face Gibraltar that day, and then take on Georgia at home the following Tuesday.

A huge congratulations Collo!

Republic of Ireland Squad

Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Mark Travers (Bournemouth)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Richard Keogh (Derby County), John Egan (Sheffield United), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United)

Midfielders: Alan Judge (Ipswich Town), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Harry Arter (Cardiff City*), Glenn Whelan (Aston Villa), Robbie Brady (Burnley), Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City)

Forwards: Shane Long (Southampton), Sean Maguire (Preston North End), Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth), David McGoldrick (Sheffield United), James Collins (Luton Town)

*Indicates player is on loan

EURO 2020 Qualifiers

March 23: Gibraltar v Republic of IrelandMarch 26: Republic of Ireland v Georgia