Xherdan Shaqiri secures Switzerland success over Ireland
The Republic of Ireland were unable to repeat their impressive performance at the weekend as they suffered another defeat, losing to Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium.
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Some of the enthusiasm that greeted Ireland's encouraging draw with Belgium curdled as the Swiss inflicted a 1-0 defeat on the hosts on Tuesday.
Jason Knight, Mikey Johnston and Gavin Bazunu to start against the Swiss
John O'Shea has made three changes for tonight’s international friendly against Switzerland.
Ogbene ruled out of Ireland squad to play Switzerland
Chiedozie Ogbene has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad for tonight's friendly with Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium.
Sammie Szmodics makes debut as Caoimhin Kelleher named in goal for Belgium friendly
Sammie Szmodics will make his international debut as the Republic of Ireland take on Belgium at the Aviva Stadium, kick-off 5pm.
Scales and Parrott ruled out of Ireland double-header
Liam Scales and Troy Parrott are both out of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland due to injuries.
Club form is key as John O'Shea focused on finding the right formula for friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland
John O'Shea believes that club form is key ahead of the Republic of Ireland’s upcoming double-header against Belgium and Switzerland.
Sammie Szmodics, Jake O'Brien & Finn Azaz all included in Ireland squad
In-form Blackburn Rovers attacker Sammie Szmodics, Lyon centre-half Jake O'Brien and Middlesbrough's Finn Azaz have all beeen named in John O'Shea's Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland.