Considering Séamus Coleman and Chiedozie Ogbene have similar injury profiles, it feels too risky to start all three. Ireland: Caoimhín Kelleher; Séamus Coleman, Jake O’Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea, Ryan Manning; Jayson Molumby, Jason Knight; Chiedozie Ogbene, Finn Azaz; Troy Parrott. Kevin KilbaneIreland's Chiedozie Ogbene has struggled with injuries in recent times but is available for selection on Thursday against Czech Republic. Jason Molumby and Jason Knight should fill two of those spots and maybe the last one goes to Sammie Szmodics? Ireland: Caoimhín Kelleher; Séamus Coleman, Jake O’Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea, Ryan Manning; Jason Knight, Jayson Molumby; Finn Azaz, Chiedozie Ogbene; Troy Parrott.

Source: The Irish Times March 25, 2026 10:32 UTC