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07th Nov 2024

Ireland name squad for Nations League matches against Finland and England

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Ireland end their Nations League campaign this month.

The Republic of Ireland squad to play Finland and England in the Uefa Nations League later this month has been named.

Heimir Hallgrímsson has named his selection for the Nations League games, which will decide if Ireland are relegated from League B or go into a relegation/promotion play-off next Spring.

Ireland come into the games after a 2-1 win over Finland in October, which was followed by a 2-0 defeat away to Greece.

Hallgrímsson’s team face Finland at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 14, before playing England at Wembley on Sunday, November 17.

Andy Moran and Tom Cannon have been recalled to the squad, as have captain Seamus Coleman, and Shane Duffy.

Republic of Ireland Squad – Finland & England.

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Max O’Leary (Bristol City)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Shane Duffy (Norwich City), Mark McGuinness (Luton Town), Liam Scales (Celtic), Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Andy Moran (Stoke City, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion).

Forwards: Adam Idah (Celtic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tom Cannon (Stoke City, on loan from Leicester City), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Festy Ebosele (Watford, on loan from Udinese), Kasey McAteer (Leicester City), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion).

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