Robbie Keane named in Republic of Ireland's 28-man squad

Robbie Keane has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly with Oman and the World Cup qualifier against Serbia.

Keane will have the chance to add to his national record of 67 goals when he lines up against Oman at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, August 31 in what will be his international swansong.

The 36-year-old LA Galaxy striker, who earned his 145th cap during Euro 2016 earlier this summer, will bring down the curtain on his record-breaking international career after next week's friendly.

Fellow veteran John O'Shea has also been selected but the Sunderland man will be assessed with fellow defender Seamus Coleman (ankle) and midfielder Jeff Hendrick (hamstring) when they report for duty on Sunday, August 28.

Shane Duffy misses out as he is suspended for Ireland's opening game of their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in Belgrade on Monday, September 5.

Manager Martin O'Neill said: "After the excitement of Euro 2016 it seems as if we had little time to enjoy some excellent performances during that tournament.

"The World Cup qualifying campaign is already upon us and we have a difficult set of fixtures in the coming months. 

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"The visit of Oman to the Aviva Stadium reminds us of the game they played in Dublin two years ago. That took place immediately before we embarked on our European qualifying campaign.

"This game is ideal preparation for our first qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade a few days later. The Oman game also gives us the chance to play in front of Ireland supporters who enhanced their own reputation in France. We are looking forward to both games."

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), David Forde (Portsmouth)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie, Richard Keogh, Alex Pearce (Derby) Paul McShane (Reading), John O'Shea (Sunderland), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Marc Wilson (Bournemouth), Stephen Ward (Burnley)

Midfielders: James McClean (West Bromwich Albion), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Aiden McGeady, James McCarthy (Everton), Jeff Hendrick (Derby County), Stephen Quinn (Reading), David Meyler (Hull City), Harry Arter, Eunan O'Kane (Bournemouth), Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City), Robbie Brady, Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City)

Forwards: Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Shane Long (Southampton), Daryl Murphy (Ipswich Town), Jonathan Walters (Stoke City)