Stephen Kenny has named his Ireland team for the UEFA Nations League clash with Wales, making four changes to the team that lost the penalty shoot-out in Slovakia.
One member of the Ireland squad returned a positive Covid-19 test this morning, with John Egan, Callum Robinson, Callum O’Dowda and Alan Browne ruled out of the game having been deemed as close contacts to the player.
Ireland will be also without the services of David McGoldrick after he picked up an injury in Slovakia, with Shane Long starting up front.
Kevin Long comes in in the defence in the place of John Egan.
In midfield, Jayson Molumby replaces James McCarthy.
Recent call-ups Sean Maguire and Daryl Horgan are amongst the substitutes, with Ireland filling only seven of the 12 available substitute slots.
Here's the team in full.
STARTING XI | Ireland🇮🇪 v Wales🏴
Multiple changes to the team which faced Slovakia on Thursday
David McGoldrick and James McCarthy out injured with Shane Long set to start up front 👌#COYBIG | #IRLWAL pic.twitter.com/K1SMbpTkKW— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) October 11, 2020
Ireland Team To Face Wales: Darren Randolph, Matt Doherty, Shane Duffy, Kevin Long, Enda Stevens, Jayson Molumby, Jeff Hendrick, Conor Hourihane, Robbie Brady, Shane Long, James McClean.
Ireland will be hoping to build on a decent performance in Slovakia with a good result this afternoon, with a bit of revenge also likely on their minds.
They suffered two defeats at the hands of the Welsh in the 2018 UEFA Nations League, losing 4-1 in Cardiff before a 1-0 loss in Dublin. Martin O'Neill ultimately paid for those results with his job.
A positive result in this game would no doubt be an indication of improvement in the squad.
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