Nov 18,2024
Mark McGuinness has been handed his Ireland debut for this evening's UEFA Nations League clash against England at Wembley Stadium.
The Luton Town central defender comes into the starting XI in a side that looks set to play with three at the back, with McGuinness lining up beside Liam Scales and captain Nathan Collins.
In fact, Ireland have named four centre halves, with Dara O'Shea likely to run the right wing-back role, while Callum O'Dowda will play on the left flank.
Jayson Molumby returns into the centre of midfield, in place of the suspended Jason Knight, and the Waterford man will link up with Josh Cullen in the engine room.
A defensive formation for the trip to take on the group leaders, however, Heimir Hallgrimsson has named three attacking players with Festy Ebosele and Sammie Szmodics set to line up either side of striker Evan Ferguson.
Penalty-saving hero from the Finland game, Caoimhin Kelleher, remains between the sticks.
Republic of Ireland: Caoimhin Kelleher; Nathan Collins (capt), Liam Scales, Mark McGuinness; Dara O'Shea, Callum O'Dowda, Josh Cullen, Jayson Molumby; Festy Ebosele, Sammie Szmodics, Evan Ferguson
