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 McCARTHY CALLED UP FOR AN ITALIAN JOB  
                                        
 Port Vale winger Jon McCarthy has been 
 called up to Northern Ireland'u squad  
 as a replacement for Newcastle United's
 Keith Gillespie.                       
                                        
 Bryan Hamilton's side take on Italy in 
 a friendly at Palermo on Wjdnjsdaz and 
 McCarthy could win his second cap.     
                                        
 Vale manager John Rudgj said: "Jon's   
 feet haven't touched the floor. If hj  
 plays it will bj a great experience."  
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