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Keith Treacy: Ireland should switch formation for June games

Stephen Kenny should switch to a 4-3-3 formation for the games in the June international window, according to former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Treacy.

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Callum O'Dowda succumbs to injury as Troy Parrott left out

Callum O'Dowda has been ruled out of tonight’s Euro 2024 qualifier with France at the Aviva Stadium while Troy Parrott has been omitted from the squad.

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Dara O'Shea: We want to write our own history

Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland are ready to embrace the challenge of taking on France as they look to "write their own history" at Lansdowne Road.

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Will Smallbone eager to test himself against France after impressive Ireland bow

Will Smallbone is desperate to test himself against the might of France just days after making his senior Republic of Ireland debut.

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Will Smallbone sets sights on France after dream debut

Will Smallbone hopes he has given Stephen Kenny a selection headache for Monday's face-off with France after a superb debut for the Republic of Ireland.

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Stephen Kenny not getting carried away after Evan Ferguson’s first Ireland goal

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny is refusing to take anything for granted after seeing 18-year-old striker Evan Ferguson launch his senior international career in earnest.

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Familiar frailties a concern ahead of France fixture

Stephen Kenny's side came into Wednesday night’s friendly international looking to lay down a positive marker ahead of Monday’s home clash with France, and while Ireland ultimately dug in to snatch a 3-2 victory over Latvia, there were flaws in the performance that would most likely have proved fatal against a better quality of opposition.

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Player Ratings: Evan Ferguson and Will Smallbone among Ireland's bright spots against Latvia

The Republic of Ireland earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over Latvia in Wednesday's international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. Here's how the players rated:

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Evan Ferguson strikes on first international start as Ireland edge past Latvia

Evan Ferguson marked his first senior international start with his first goal as the Republic of Ireland warmed up for their Euro 2024 qualifier against France with a 3-2 friendly victory over Latvia.

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Evan Ferguson strikes on first international start as Ireland edge Latvia

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Will Smallbone makes debut as Michael Obafemi gets nod to start alongside Evan Ferguson

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has handed Will Smallbone his debut and selected Michael Obafemi to partner Evan Ferguson up front for tonight's friendly against Latvia, while Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal.

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Stoke survive late rally to jolt Blackburn’s promotion hopes

Blackburn’s automatic promotion hopes suffered a setback as Stoke staved off a desperate fightback to beat them in the Championship. The visitors launched a late revival but failed to prevent their 11-match unbeaten run in all competitions from drawing to an end.

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Championship round-up: Will Smallbone the creator as Stoke dismantle Sunderland

Will Smallbone has yet to be capped at senior level by the Republic of Ireland, but the midfielder aided his cause for international recognition with a commanding performance in Stoke's 5-1 annihilation of Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship.

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Championship wrap: Browne and Smallbone on the mark

Alan Browne and Robbie Brady combined for what proved to be the winning goal in an incident filled 2-1 victory for Preston North End away to Birmingham City in the SkyBet Championship.

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Obafemi to lead the line against Norway

Michael Obafemi has been tasked to lead the line for Ireland as they welcome Norway to the Aviva Stadium this evening, kick-off 7:45pm.

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Mark Sykes called up for Ireland as Will Keane and Scott Hogan withdraw

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has called Bristol City winger Mark Sykes into his squad for the upcoming friendlies with Norway and Malta.

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Haaland excluded from Norway squad for Ireland trip

Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland will not feature in this week's game against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

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Will Smallbone and Evan Ferguson handed first Republic of Ireland call-ups

Will Smallbone and Evan Ferguson have received their first call-ups to the Republic of Ireland’s senior squad for two friendlies later this month.

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Ferguson and Smallbone included in Ireland squad

Evan Ferguson and Will Smallbone have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming matches with Norway and Malta.

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Championship wrap: Manning on the mark in Swansea recovery

Republic of Ireland international Ryan Manning was on the scoresheet as Swansea City battled from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Wigan and maintain their promotion push in the Championship.

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Championship wrap: Kelly and Smallbone find the target

Georgie Kelly nabbed the winner to earn Matt Taylor his first win as Rotherham boss as they beat Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield 2-1.

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Stoke City 0-4 Watford: Slaven Bilic makes dream start as Hornets boss

Slaven Bilic enjoyed a memorable start to life as Watford boss with a fine 4-0 victory at Stoke.

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Under-21 boss Crawford hails departing players

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has paid tribute to his players after they agonisingly missed out on qualification to the European Championships.

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Ireland under-21s suffer penalty woe to miss out on European Championships

The Republic of Ireland missed out on a place at the European Under-21 Championship finals after they were beaten on penalties by Israel on Tuesday.

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Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford sees Aaron Connolly as a 'striker' ahead of Israel clash

Jim Crawford will today attempt to go where no Irish manager has gone before.

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Jim Crawford forced to make changes to Ireland Under-21 squad

Burnley's Dara Costelloe, NAC Breda’s Anselmo Garcia MacNulty and the St Patrick’s Athletic duo of Adam O’Reilly and David Odumosu have been added to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of Friday's European Under-21 Championship play-off first leg against Israel at Tallaght Stadium.

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Championship round-up: Egan's Blades go back on top of table

Sheffield United returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table with a 2-0 victory at Hull.

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