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Irish manager Mick McCarthy confirmed on Wednesday that Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne will make his first start for the Boys in Green in their friendly against New Zealand. Byrne has been in brilliant form for his club over the season, which has seen him win the 2019 PFAI Player of the Year award, the FAI Cup as well as …

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne is far from a senior player in this current Irish squad, but he has taken on the role of mentor for one of the group’s newest faces. 17-year-old Tottenham striker Troy Parrott has been included in the senior Irish set-up for the first time after promising displays with his club’s underages sides and Stephen Kenny’s …

Brighton striker Aaron Connolly has been ruled out of Ireland’s upcoming Aviva doubleheader against New Zealand and Denmark with a groin injury. Connolly came off injured during half-time of his side’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at the weekend with manager Graham Potter outlining that he was “feeling his thigh a little.” The FAI confirmed the news on Monday after …

Contradictions are currency when it comes to Mick McCarthy of late. On Thursday, the Republic of Ireland boss cut his 39-man squad down to 28, ahead of the upcoming friendly against New Zealand and crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark. McCarthy included 17-year-old Tottenham prospect Troy Parrott, who has been all but guaranteed his chance against the All Whites, as …

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has spoken of his delight at having Burnley winger Robbie Brady back in his squad ahead of  the crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark next month. Brady had begun McCarthy’s tenure starting two of the first three games in qualifying but missed the last two Irish squads as he struggled for game time at Turf Moor. …

On Tuesday, Ireland manager Mick McCarthy named his provisional 39-man squad ahead of the upcoming Aviva double header against New Zealand and Denmark. McCarthy selected an extended squad as looks to get back to winning ways firstly in a friendly against New Zealand, before the crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark just four days later. With such a large squad …

The Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualification comes down to one game against familiar opponents. On November 18, Ireland host Denmark in Dublin. If they win, they will qualify for the tournament next summer. If not, the play-off route through the Nations League may still be open. However, after a goalless draw with Georgia, and a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland, …

Following Tuesday night’s defeat to Switzerland, the task for Ireland is clear. Beat Denmark in Dublin next month and qualify for next summer’s European Championships. That may be easier said than done however given Ireland’s disappointing recent displays against Georgia and Switzerland which saw them miss the opportunity of gaining a real foothold in the group. It’s evident after the …

The Republic of Ireland’s hopes of reaching Euro 2020 are still alive, despite two disappointing results. Mick McCarthy’s side drew away to Georgia before losing 2-0 to Switzerland in Geneva in their most recent games. They now must win their final group game against Denmark in Dublin on November 18 to qualify for next summer’s tournament. Here is how the …

Mick McCarthy admitted that the Republic of Ireland were outplayed by Switzerland and didn’t deserve anything from the game. Ireland lost 2-0 to the Swiss in rainy Geneva and could have no complaints after being outplayed and outclassed from the first whistle to the last. Haris Seferovic opened the scoring in the first half and Shane Duffy scored a late …

The Republic of Ireland have named their team to play against Switzerland. Mick McCarthy has made three changes to the side that played out a 0-0 draw with Georgia on Saturday. Enda Stevens, who was suspended for the match in Tbilisi, comes into the team to replace Matt Doherty at left-back, while Brighton striker Aaron Connolly starts his first game …

England cruised to an easy 6-0 victory in their Euro 2020 qualification tie with Bulgaria in Sofia.  However, the match has been marred by vile racist abuse from the home supporters and the game was stopped twice in the first half as a result. There were reports of monkey chants coming from sections of the home crowd while nazi salutes …

The Republic of Ireland must beat either Switzerland away or Denmark at home to qualify for Euro 2020. If they beat Switzerland on Tuesday, they will qualify for the tournament. McCarthy’s side were held to a disappointing scoreless draw against Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday afternoon, before Denmark defeated Switzerland at home to pick up a massive three points in …

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has outlined that he feels his sides disappointing 0-0 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi was a “point gained” rather than two lost. The Boys in Green had a huge opportunity to take control in the group with a victory over their opponents, but looked flat throughout the game and failed to come away with all three …

Ireland were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi as they missed a huge chance to take control in the group. McCarthy’s side were poor throughout and looked void of creativity as they put in one of the worst Irish performances in recent memory. Here are five definitive conclusions as Ireland limped to a scoreless draw against …