Coleman returns, Curtis included as Kenny names Ireland squad

SEAMUS Coleman has returned to the Republic of Ireland squad for a trio of upcoming matches.

The Killybegs man, who is the Irish captain, has been suffering with a hamstring injury lately and missed the Euro 2020 play-off defeat by Slovakia last month.

However, the Everton player is back in the squad for games against England, Wales and Bulgaria.

Ireland face England at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, November 12 in a friendly before they face Nations League fixtures against Wales on Sunday, November 15 at the Cardiff City Stadium and Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, November 18.

Ronan Curtis is also included by Stephen Kenny having impressed in a substitute’s appearance against Finland in the Nations League. The St Johnston man almost scored a late equaliser.

The squad will meet up on Sunday, November 8 in London ahead of the international friendly against England on Thursday.

Republic of Ireland Squad 

 

Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham United), Caoimhín Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).

 

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Kevin Long (Burnley), Shane Duffy (Celtic, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O’Shea (West Bromwich Albion).

 

Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), James McCarthy (Crystal Palace), Harry Arter (Nottingham Forest), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jayson Molumby (Brighton and Hove Albion), Robbie Brady (Burnley), Jack Byrne (Shamrock Rovers).

 

Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City), Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), James Collins (Luton Town), Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers).