Hallgrimsson names Ireland squad for massive World Cup play-off

A huge occasion.

The winner of the tie will face the winner of Denmark vs North Macedonia on Tuesday, 31 March.

QPR attacking midfielder and former England U20s star, Harvey Vale, has been called up after switching allegiances this month.

There was controversy surrounding the team announcement with QPR ignoring the embargo and tweeting the news before the official announcement from Ireland, while Luton Town did the same with keeper Josh Keeley.

Festy Ebosele, who has played a significant role for Ireland under Hallgrimsson misses out, as does Conor Coventry.

Despite rumours, David McGoldrick has not been recalled to the squad, but Sammie Szmodics is back in.

There are four uncapped players named - Josh Keeley, James Abankwah, Bosun Lawal, and Harvey Vale.

Ireland squad

Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford), Mark Travers (Everton), Josh Keeley (Luton Town).

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Jimmy Dunne (QPR), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jake O'Brien (Everton), John Egan (Hull City), James Abankwah (Watford), Liam Scales (Celtic)*, Robbie Brady (Preston North End), Ryan Manning (Southampton).

Midfielders: Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Alan Browne (Middlesbrough), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Finn Azaz (Southampton), Harvey Vale (QPR).

Attackers: Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Swansea City), Johnny Kenny (Bolton Wanderers, on loan from Celtic), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United, on loan from Ipswich Town), Sammie Szmodics (Derby County).

Scales suspended for Czechia game*