Hibs striker Stokes called up to Irish squad

Goal machine called up to face Brazil, repalcing Celtic's Robbie Keane. 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.  You can discuss this news on our messageboard, by clicking on the following link: http://www.hibernian-mad.co.uk/mboard/loadboard.asp

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