Keith Andrews hopes his move to Blackburn Rovers will help him win a place in the Republic of Ireland squad.

The former MK Dons midfielder told the Lancashire Telegraph: "Playing for Ireland is definitely a goal and is obviously a dream I have had for a long, long time.

"But first and foremost I am a Blackburn Rovers player and I have to try and establish myself in the first team and try and play as many games as possible.

"I am under no illusions that will be a very, very hard task because we have some great players here, none more so than in midfield.

"First and foremost that is my goal and if I do achieve that the rest will look after itself."