Nathan Collins earns first call-up. Ryan Byrne/INPHO
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Collins earns first call-up but no place for Randolph, McCarthy or Brady in Ireland squad
Enda Stevens, Callum O’Dowda, Jason Knight and Chiedozie Ogbene have all been ruled out through injury whilst West Bromwich Albion striker Callum Robinson tested positive for COVID-19 this week, and is currently in isolation.
NATHAN COLLINS HAS been named in the Republic of Ireland’s 25-man squad for their trio of upcoming World Cup qualifiers – but there is no place for experienced goalkeeper Darren Randolph or Celtic midfielder James MccCarthy.
Robbie Brady, currently without a club following his release by Burnley at the end of last season, has also been omitted.
There is joy for Collins, though, who joined Brady’s old club from Stoke City this June, as he earns his first senior call-up.
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25-man squad named for FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifiers 👌@BurnleyOfficial defender Nathan Collins receives his first senior call-up as Aaron Connolly and Jeff Hendrick return to the squad 🙌
Manager Stephen Kenny has also recalled Brighton striker Aaron Connolly and Newcastle midfielder Jeff Hendrick after they missed the summer training camp.
Enda Stevens, Callum O’Dowda, Jason Knight and Chiedozie Ogbene have all been ruled out through injury whilst West Bromwich Albion striker Callum Robinson tested positive for COVID-19 this week, and is currently in isolation.
Ireland face Portugal in Faro on 1 September before Azerbaijan and Serbia come to Dublin for back-to-back home clashes on the 4 and 7 September respectively.
Manager Kenny will be speaking to the media shorly.
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Collins earns first call-up but no place for Randolph, McCarthy or Brady in Ireland squad
NATHAN COLLINS HAS been named in the Republic of Ireland’s 25-man squad for their trio of upcoming World Cup qualifiers – but there is no place for experienced goalkeeper Darren Randolph or Celtic midfielder James MccCarthy.
Robbie Brady, currently without a club following his release by Burnley at the end of last season, has also been omitted.
There is joy for Collins, though, who joined Brady’s old club from Stoke City this June, as he earns his first senior call-up.
Manager Stephen Kenny has also recalled Brighton striker Aaron Connolly and Newcastle midfielder Jeff Hendrick after they missed the summer training camp.
Enda Stevens, Callum O’Dowda, Jason Knight and Chiedozie Ogbene have all been ruled out through injury whilst West Bromwich Albion striker Callum Robinson tested positive for COVID-19 this week, and is currently in isolation.
Ireland face Portugal in Faro on 1 September before Azerbaijan and Serbia come to Dublin for back-to-back home clashes on the 4 and 7 September respectively.
Manager Kenny will be speaking to the media shorly.
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