This is how to become a top Drog

DOC SALUTES UNITED OLD BOY KILLIAN AFTER IRISH CALL-UP

- BY PAUL O'HEHIR

KEVIN DOHERTY has hailed Killian Phillips as an inspiration for kids everywhere after he was called up to the Ireland squad.

The former Drogheda midfielder was this week named in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s 25-man squad for the June friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg.

With most Championship players omitted - as they will be a month out of season - the Ireland boss has experimented with some of his selections.

Crystal Palace man Phillips has excelled on loan at St Mirren this season, with Hallgrimsson travelling to Scotland a number of times to watch him.

The 23-year-old is joined in the Irish squad by Shamrock Rovers defender Josh Honohan and Spanish-born midfielder John Joe Patrick Finn of Reims.