Oxford United’s Callum O’Dowda played for just over 70 minutes as Republic of Ireland Under 21s were beaten 2-1 by England C in Galway yesterday.

The 20-year-old winger was substituted on 71 minutes with the score at 2-0 against a team made up of the country’s top non-league players.

O’Dowda could now play a part in a training game against England Under 21s squad, which includes Harry Kane and Saido Berahino, at St George’s Park, Burton, on Friday.

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