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ABERDEEN star Jonny Hayes has been called up to Martin O'Neill 's provisional 40-man squad ahead of friendlies against Switzerland and Slovakia.

The Pittodrie playmaker has been a star turn in helping the Dons towards the top of the Scottish Premiership title.

Aberdeen sit only one point behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership , and could go top if results go there way this weekend.

The call-up is sure to prove a great boost for the winger ahead of tomorrow's pivotal clash with Kilmarnock.

O'Neill's large gathering will meet up next week, and Hayes will he hoping to impress the former Celtic boss.

Hayes had previously been capped three times by the Republic of Ireland U-21 side, and the

Teammate Adam Rooney has been omitted from the squad due to injury.

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