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After months of preparation, Stephen Kenny finally kicks off his reign in Ireland tomorrow night. Here’s everything you need to know about your first game in charge.
Who does Ireland play?
The Boys in Green face Bulgaria in Sofia on Thursday night. The game starts at 7:45 p.m.
What is competition?
Kenny’s first game as Ireland’s manager comes in the UEFA Nations League. Ireland is in a group with Bulgaria, Finland and Wales. They are competing in League B and are in Group Four.
What channel is the game on?
Unfortunately for people who do not have Sky subscriptions, the game will not be streamed live on RTÉ or Virgin Media. Sky Sports Football will screen the game, but Virgin Media Two will show the highlights of the game at 10pm.
How is Ireland set up?
Ireland’s last game was a 1-1 draw with Denmark at Aviva Stadium, which meant that the team did not automatically qualify for Euro 2020. Since then, Kenny has replaced Mick McCarthy as Ireland’s manager and his first two matches. , against Bulgaria. on Thursday and at home to Finland on Sunday, it will be crucial preparation for next month’s European playoff semi-final against Slovenia.
What are the odds?
Bulgaria 8/15
Ireland 10/13
Draw 2/1
Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham United), Mark Travers (Bournemouth), Kieran O’Hara (no club)
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolves), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers), Dara O’Shea (West Bromwich Albion) )).
Midfielders: James McCarthy (Crystal Palace), Harry Arter (Fulham), Jeff Hendrick (single), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Jayson Molumby (Brighton and Hove Albion), Robbie Brady (Burnley).
Forward: Callum Robinson (Sheffield United), Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City), Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Sean Maguire (Preston North End), Shane Long ( Southampton).
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