Hibs striker Stokes called up to Irish squad to face Brazil

Last updated : 28 February 2010 By Steve Forbes

Hibs forward Anthony Stokes has today been called up to the Ireland squad to face Brazil.

21-year-old Stokes has been drafted in to replace on loan Celtic forward Robbie Keane.

Tottenham striker Keane has pulled out due to a knee injury, and Easter Road goal machine Stokes replaces him.

Stokes has been on fire since signing for the Hibees in the summer, in a reported £500,000 deal from English Premiership side Sunderland, scoring 17 goals so far.

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