Ireland captain Dara O’Shea is doubt for Israel match as partner is giving birth

Ireland captain Dara O’Shea is a doubt for tomorrow’s Uefa Nations League game with Israel, as his partner is giving birth. The Irish squad have gathered in Backa Topola, Serbia, for the second fixture against Israel, but head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson confirmed their captain is not among the squad.

Hallgrímsson has not definitively ruled O’Shea out of contention of tomorrow’s game, as the captain has expressed a desire to link up with the squad after the baby arrives.