Irving joins Sparta Prague on permanent deal
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Scotland international Andy Irving has joined Czech side Sparta Prague on a permanent deal from West Ham United.
The 25-year-old made his Scotland debut against Liechtenstein last summer and has since featured for the Hammers on seven occasions, starting twice in the English Premier League.
Irving broke through at Hearts and had spells at Turkgucu Munchen and Austria Klagenfurt, before making 18 appearances for West Ham in his two-and-a-half years there.
He was in Scotland's squad for the World Cup qualifiers and was an unused substitute as Steve Clarke's side beat Denmark at Hampden.
Sparta finished fourth in the Czech topflight last season, and currently sit second behind arch-rivals Slavia, while also competing in the Conference League.
