Celtic striker Anthony Stokes has expressed hope that he can return to the Republic of Ireland squad following the departure of Giovanni Trapattoni.
The 25-year-old was frozen out by the Italian after withdrawing from the squad for the Nations Cup in May 2011, reportedly due to tiredness.
After Trapattoni's five-year tenure came to an end on Wednesday evening, Stokes has said that he hopes to earn a recall to the international fold.
"I have said since I have been left out the squads that I would love to be back in," Stokes told the Daily Record.
"It's not down to me. I would love to be involved in the set-up but I am just concentrating on my club football and hopefully when a new manager comes in and I am still performing well, maybe I will get my opportunity."
Stokes has won four caps for Ireland.
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Steven Toplis
Steven Toplis
