Ireland player ratings: Mixed bag for all in Hampden
Here is how we rated the Boys in Green after the 2-1 defeat to Scotland in the Nations League.
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Ireland pay penalty in second half as Scotland march on
Two second-half goals saw Scotland fight back to secure a hard-earned victory over Ireland in a highly entertaining UEFA Nations League encounter .
5 talking points as Scotland take command of their Nations League destiny with Ireland fight back
The Tartan Army joined their Irish counterparts for a rendition of “England’s going down” as the night got started at Hampden. By the end, the only noise came from Scotland support as they roared in delight as their team kept their Nations League promotion chase bang on track.
HT: Egan shoots Republic of Ireland ahead in Glasgow
The Republic of Ireland are ahead at half-time in their Uefa Nations League fixture against Scotland following a goal from captain John Egan.
Breaking Parrott and Obafemi start in attack for Scotland clash
Troy Parrott and Michael Obafemi have been picked to lead the line for Ireland in tonight's UEFA Nations League clash with Scotland at Hampden Park.
John Egan: Ireland learning to handle the pressure
Republic of Ireland defender John Egan believes that the side are starting to show that they can handle the pressure as they prepare to face the Hampden Park bear-pit on Saturday evening.
Stephen Kenny's Shane Duffy defensive dilemma for Scotland clash
Stephen Kenny has a selection dilemma in defence ahead of Saturday's trip to Glasgow, and the Ireland manager admitted that fairness is sometimes overlooked when getting the right balance for his team.
Scales replaces injured Omobamidele in Ireland squad for Nations League
Aberdeen's Liam Scales had replaced the injured Andrew Omobamidele in the Republic of Ireland squad for the Nations League fixtures against Scotland and Armenia.