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Watford duo get Ireland chance

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The LeaguePaper Team
16 March 2025

By Chris Dunlavy

ABILITY: James Abankwah

Watford duo James Abankwah and Rocco Vata are hoping to make their debuts for the Republic of Ireland after being called up by manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.
Versatile QPR defender Jimmy Dunne has also been named in a squad for the first time ahead of this week’s Nations League clash with Bulgaria.
Pre-weekend, wideman Vata, 19, had scored three goals in 24 Championship appearances since joining the Hornets from Celtic in the summer.
Abankwah, 21, arrived on loan from sister club Udinese in January and has since become an established member of Tom Cl...

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