Kelleher starts in goal for Ireland in Armenia
Caoimhin Kelleher has been handed the number one jersey as Ireland start their UEFA Nations League campaign against Armenia in Yerevan.
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Opinion: Sheffield United ought to avoid making a move for 22-year-old this summer
Sheffield United will be looking to dust themselves down over the summer before launching another push for promotion in the 2022/23 campaign.
Robinson insists Covid-19 storm did not distract him
Callum Robinson has insisted finding himself at the centre of last year's Covid-19 storm did not distract him from his mission to score goals for Ireland. The 27-year-old West Brom striker was thrust into the spotlight in October last year when he revealed during a press conference that he had declined a vaccination against coronavirus, prompting headlines around the world. Days later, he did his talking on the pitch, scoring the opening two goals in the 3-0 win in Azerbaijan - he celebrated with fingers in ears - and then followed it up three days later with a friendly hat-trick against Qatar. Asked to describe those few days as he faced the media for the first time since on Monday, Robinson said: "It was different. "But to be fair, I didn't think it was that big a thing and then it blew up. But I just wanted to get on the pitch really and do my thing and let my football do the talking." The Ireland squad closed ranks around the frontman at the time with defender John Egan mounting a stout defence of his team-mate's stance. Robinson, who declined to reveal whether he had changed his mind over vaccination since, said: "It wasn't even a conversation of whether I was right for the Saturday, it was just, 'How are you? Are you OK? We are here for you if you need anything'.
Ireland primed for Armenia challenge in Uefa Nations League opener
Stephen Kenny is hoping that his side hit the ground running as they open their Nations League campain against Armenia on Saturday.
Sheffield United keeping tabs on 26-year-old
Championship outfit Sheffield United are keeping tabs on Liverpool centre-back Ben Davies ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Star.
3 defensive upgrades Sheffield United should consider this summer
Sheffield United look set to stick to a three at the back formation next season under Paul Heckingbottom, having had such an impressive second half to the season when deploying one.
Michael Obafemi named in Ireland Nations League squad
Michael Obafemi is back in the Republic of Ireland senior men's squad.
Breaking Obafemi returns for Ireland with two uncapped players
Michael Obafemi is back in the Republic of Ireland fold for the looming UEFA Nations League games in June.