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Matt Doherty left out or Ireland squad

Oct 3, 2024 16:45 By Dave Hooper
Matt Doherty left out or Ireland squad
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Ireland Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 24-man squad for the UEFA Nations League fixtures against Finland and Greece

Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has left Matt Doherty out of the Ireland squad.

Hallgrimmsson has named his first Ireland squad to take on Finland and Greece in the Nations League. John O'Shea named the squad for the opening two games with England and Greece.

Luton Town centre-back Mark McGuinness receives his first call-up to the senior squad after impressing for the Hatters this season.

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There's a first call-up for Mark McGuinness while uncapped midfielder Jack Taylor is also included.

While there are recalls for Finn Azaz, Jamie McGrath, Josh Cullen and Mikey Johnston. Whereas, Everton defender Jake O'Brien has been left out as have Alan Browne and Callum Robinson.

There are also returns to the squad for Aberdeen midfielder Jamie McGrath and West Bromwich Albion winger Mikey Johnston. Whereas, Watford right-back Festy Ebosele, who came into the squad for the injured Seamus Coleman for the Greece game last month.

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Josh Cullen returned to the squad having missed the games with England and Greece in September through injury. Ipswich Town midfielder Jack Taylor receives his first call-up to the Ireland squad since June 2023.

Republic of Ireland Squad - Finland & Greece

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

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Defenders: Festy Ebosele (Watford, on loan from Udinese), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Mark McGuinness (Luton Town), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Liam Scales (Celtic), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City), Robbie Brady (Preston North End).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen).

Forwards: Adam Idah (Celtic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Kasey McAteer (Leicester City), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar).

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UEFA Nations League – Fixtures

10/10 - Finland v Ireland, Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, 7.45pm (9.45pm local time)

13/10 - Greece v Ireland, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens, 7.45pm (9.45pm local time)

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