Martin O'Neill has called Aberdeen striker Adam Rooney into his provisional squad for next month's Euro 2016 qualifier on June 13th.
The Dubliner has found the net 28 times for the Pittodrie side in all competitions this season, making him hard for the ex-Celtic manager to ignore.
O'Neill said: ”We've had Adam watched quite regularly over the season."
"Roy (Keane) went up to watch him quite some time ago and although he didn't think that was his best game, he did believe he had something to offer."
"Its reward for the season he's had at Aberdeen.
"It's hard to make the step up from club level to international level, but that applies to the majority of players," added O'Neill. "I'm sure it will be a boost to Adam to be included in this squad."