 Maher led Southend to the League One title last season |
Midfielder Kevin Maher hopes to catch the eye of Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton this season, after skippering Southend to promotion. Ilford-born Maher, 29, was capped by the Republic at Under-21 level before he left Tottenham for Southend in 1998.
He told Southend's website: "If I play well enough in the Championship, there is no reason I can't get involved.
"The players who have retired from the squad, like Matt Holland and Roy Keane, are all midfielders which leaves gaps."
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