Martin O'Neill has announced the Ireland team to face Serbia in tonight's crucial World Cup qualifier in Dublin.
With Jeff Hendrick a confirmed absentee despite initial hopes that he could make a recovery in time, O'Neill has nonetheless chosen to make two huge changes after Saturday's disappointing 1-1 draw with Georgia.
BREAKING: Wes Hoolahan starts for Ireland with Jon Walters captaining the side as Martin O'Neill names his team to face Serbia. #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/08BOFePvhr
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) September 5, 2017
Wes Hoolahan and David Meyler have been thrust into the midfield at the expense of Glenn Whelan and Harry Arter. It's as if Eamon Dunphy himself selected the team.
Ireland's fate in Group D is still very much in their own hands, and a win tonight would elevate O'Neill's men to top spot.
However, after Saturday's evenings disappointing result in Tbilisi, much improvement will be needed if Ireland are to take advantage of this chance.
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