Heimir Hallgrímsson has a couple of tough calls ahead of Tuesday’s game.
WE OUTLINED on Sunday why the three-at-the-back wing-back approach is an inadequate fit for Ireland.
The Cork native was one of the few Irish players to perform well on Saturday, so he is set to be preferred to Mark Travers and Max O’Leary.Advertisement Late call-up Festy Ebosele is unlikely to come straight into the XI and Matt Doherty is the only obvious alternative in the squad to take the Everton star’s place if Ireland play with a four. Dara O’Shea or Andrew Omobamidele could probably play there if needed.
Therefore, Jason Knight, who brought his characteristic energy off the bench on Saturday, could slot in alongside Jayson Molumby and Will Smallbone when Ireland are not in possession while having the licence to move to attacking areas when they do. Adam Idah was an isolated figure on Saturday and struggled to hold the ball up. But assuming Hallgrímsson wants a big physical presence up top, the only alternative is Evan Ferguson.
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