Collins returns for Ireland’s Nations League Fixtures

IRELAND prepare for upcoming Nations League fixtures with the squad having been announced ahead of the first game against Austria taking place on Saturday November 14th, reports Michael Howley.

Cherry Orchard youth academy product and current captain Nathan Collins returns to the Irish set up after a brief absence due to injury. He will likely be partnered by Templogue native Dara O’Shea.

Another Cherry Orchard product as well as former St Patrick’s Athletic player James Abankwah will be in the squad with the former Lucan resident becoming a regular in the Serie A this campaign.

Former Lucan United and Cherry Orchard keeper Mark Travers also finds himself in the squad, replacing Firhouse native Gavin Bauzunu who is out with injury. Travers likely won’t see any game time however with Caoimhin Kelleher the clear number one between the sticks for Ireland at the minute.

The full squad is as follows.

Goalkeepers: Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford), Max O’Leary (West Bromwich Albion), Mark Travers (Everton)

Defenders: Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town), John Egan (Hull City), Liam Kitching (Sheffield United), Jimmy Dunne (QPR), Jake O’Brien (Everton), James Abankwah (Udinese), Ryan Manning (Southampton), Liam Scales (Celtic)

Midfielders: Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Harvey Vale (QPR), Finn Azaz (Southampton)

Forwards: Troy Parrott (Real Betis), Adam Idah (Swansea City), Tom Cannon (Sheffield United), Jack Moylan (Cardiff City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Lincoln City), Rocco Vata (Watford)

Ireland take on Austria on November 14th at the Raiffeisen Arena with a 7:45pm kick off Irish time before making their way home to host Kosovo on Tuesday evening, also at a 7:45pm kick off.