Ireland call-up for Max O'Leary after James Talbot withdraws

Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot has been forced to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad due to injury with Bristol City's Max O'Leary called up in his place.

Talbot was not part of Stephen Kenny's original squad for this month's four UEFA Nations League fixtures but was drafted in after the defeat to Armenia due to Gavin Bazunu nursing a back problem.

But the Bohs keeper suffered an injury in training on Friday and will return to his club.

Bristol's O'Leary, who was called into the squad for March's friendlies after injuries to Bazunu and Bournemouth's Mark Travers, will now serve as Ireland's number three behind Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher and Travers for the remaining Nations League fixtures.

Captain Seamus Coleman will also miss the upcoming games against Scotland and Ukraine on Saturday and Tuesday respectively after the defender sustained a groin issue in the defeat to Armenia last Saturday.

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Max O'Leary (Bristol City).

Defenders: Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).

Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jason Knight (Derby County).

Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), CJ Hamilton