Robbie Brady admits that it's been "too long" since he played for Ireland as he seeks to start against Scotland in Glasgow on Saturday night.
The gifted midfielder won the last of his 57 senior caps in the 1-1 friendly draw with Qatar in the Hungarian city of Debrecen in March, 2021 before a series of injuries halted his career.
However, his summer move to Preston North End has seen him deliver a series of impressive displays at left wing back.
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Now, the 30 year old is keen to make up for lost time as the Boys In Green round off their disappointing Nations League campaign against the Scots and at home to Armenia next Tuesday.
"It's been too long, it has been great being back in," smiled Brady.
"I've just picked up where you I off and the lads seem happy to have me back in.
"I'm delighted to be here so I'm looking forward to a good week hopefully."
The Dubliner- who famously headed Ireland's winner at Euro 2016 against Italy to book a place in the last 16 of the tournament - never lost faith in his own ability and ambition to return to the senior set up.
"No, I didn't feel that I wouldn't get back .
"Obviously, it is difficult when you are out and missing the trips is a hard one to take. But my body wasn't behaving itself.
"I managed to get a lot of work in in the off-season. To be fair, Damien Doyle of the FAI helped me with my rehab and this summer.
