Player ratings: Bazunu impresses on dour night
The Republic of Ireland fell to a tame 1-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Amsterdam tonight, as a disappointing Euro 2024 qualification campaign ended with a whimper. Here's how we rated the players.
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Matt Doherty captain as Evan Ferguson starts in Amsterdam
Matt Doherty has been named captain as Ireland take on the Netherlands at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
Evan Ferguson passed fit to face the Netherlands, Ogbene ruled out
Evan Ferguson have been passed fit to start for the Republic of Ireland against The Netherlands in Amsterdam on Saturday but Chiedozie Ogbene has been ruled out with an ankle injury.
Republic of Ireland recall Troy Parrott and Caoimhin Kelleher
Troy Parrott and Caoimhin Kelleher have returned to the Republic of Ireland squad for the matches with the Netherlands and New Zealand.
No Seamus Coleman included as Stephen Kenny names squad for Netherlands and New Zealand
Stephen Kenny has named a settled squad for the final Euro 2024 qualifier away to the Netherlands and friendly with New Zealand (Both live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney's bizarre VAR rant after another Birmingham City defeat
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney unleashed a bizarre VAR rant after witnessing his Birmingham City side lose 3-1 to Southampton.
Championship wrap: Bazunu header secures Saints a draw
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu was instrumental in helping Southampton secure a draw with a last-gasp equaliser against Preston North End in the Championship.
'It should be government funded' - Irish internationals fund pilot scholarship scheme for young players
At the unveiling of their pilot scholarship programme for developing Irish footballers, James McClean insisted that government support is required to improve the domestic league and the prospects of young footballers in this country.