Stoke midfielder hopeful of first cap

May 27, 2009

27 year old Stock City midfielder Liam Lawrence is hoping to get the chance to earn his first cap for the Republic of Ireland after being called up to the squad to face Nigeria on Friday.

Lawrence is in the squad for the Craven Cottage game, as they prepare to face Bulgaria in a World Cup qualifier.

“I’m looking forward to going away and hopefully getting my first cap.

“I hope I get it. My performances in recent weeks have warranted me getting a chance, so we’ll wait and see.”

Lawrence was first called up to the squad back in 2006 but failed to appear but after coming back from an injury earlier in the season he has been on good form and earned himself another call-up.

“The Hull goal was an important goal for us, as was the one against Blackburn,” added Lawrence.

“I’m just glad that I’ve got back in the side and I’ve done well. It was a struggle for me to get back and thankfully I’ve done it.”

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