The key talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s clash with Switzerland
John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland will attempt to build upon a creditable draw with Belgium when they welcome Switzerland to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening.
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French form puts Jake O'Brien in frame for Ireland debut
It was no surprise when the uncapped Jake O’Brien was named in the Ireland squad for the upcoming internationals against Belgium and Switzerland.
Keith Treacy: Ireland front four potentially exciting but midfield a worry
Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy is excited to see how some of the Boys in Green's in-form players fare in the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland but has concerns about the strength of the Irish engine room.
John O'Shea says Sammie Szmodics is 'buzzing' to play for Ireland and lauds former U21 players Finn Azaz and Jake O'Brien
John O'Shea believes that a trio of new arrivals will blend seamlessly into the Ireland squad for the upcoming internationals against Belgium and Switzerland.
Jake O'Brien and Finn Azaz receive debut call-ups as John O'Shea names Ireland squad
Interim Republic of Ireland manager John O'Shea has named his squad for the March friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland, with Jake O'Brien and Finn Azaz receiving debut call-ups.
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.
Irish abroad: Duffy and McGrath among best performers
Republic of Ireland internationals Shane Duffy, Jamie McGrath and Alan Browne were among the best Irish performers abroad this weekend.