But the 31-year-old striker can't get his place back in the Republic of Ireland squad.

The following players have been called up to the Northern Ireland squad during the last 12 months.

He was first called up to the senior Northern Ireland squad in late 1984 but did not play for the team at that time.

In May 2010, he was called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-18 squad.

He has been called into the senior Ireland squad but is yet to play.

As a result the Ireland squad for this tour featured nine previously uncapped players and an interim coach.

In June 2009, Britton was called into the full Ireland squad for the first time.

He has started a total of 82 times for the Ireland senior squad, scoring eight goals.

He was captain of the Ireland squad for the 1994 World Cup.

Wilkinson was called to train with the Ireland squad in 2009.