McCarthy afforded Ireland rest by O'Neill

The Everton midfielder made 43 appearances for club and country this season and will be afforded a rest for the fixtures against Turkey, Italy, Costa Rica and Portugal.

Joey O'Brien and Darren Randolph have also been cut from coach Martin O'Neill's initial 32-man selection.

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