Stephen Kenny has named his Republic of Ireland team to take on Luxembourg this evening, hoping to end the World Cup qualification group on a high.
The side remains largely the same as the one that drew with Portugal earlier this week, with Gavin Bazunu retaining his place in goals. Shane Duffy and John Egan are joined by Seamus Coleman in the back three, with Andrew Omobamidele taking a place on the bench after his recent injury issues.
Matt Doherty and James McClean will operate as the wingbacks in the side, with Enda Stevens moving to the bench. Josh Cullen and Jeff Hendrick have kept their places in midfield.
Up front, Callum Robinson is joined by Chiedozie Ogbene and Adam Idah, the latter of whom replaces Jamie McGrath in the side.
Daryl Horgan, Ryan Manning, and Jack Taylor are the three members of the travelling party to miss out on the matchday squad.
Here is the team in full.
STARTING XI | Luxembourg v Ireland
Two changes to the side that drew against Portugal as Adam Idah & James McClean come into the side in place of Jamie McGrath & Enda Stevens 👍
Come on Ireland, let's end the campaign on a high 🇮🇪#COYBIG | #WeAreOne | #LUXIRL pic.twitter.com/cnLxb0V6lZ— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) November 14, 2021
Ireland are on a good run of form at the moment, having lost only one their last nine fixtures. However, they infamously came out on the wrong side of the result last time they played Luxembourg, with Gerson Rodrigues scoring a famous winners for the visitors at the Aviva Stadium back in March.
This fixture will be seen as giving a good idea as to how much Stephen Kenny's side have improved since then, with a win also guaranteeing a third placed finish in the group.
The game also represents Ireland first visit to Luxembourg since 1987, when goals from Tony Galvin and Ronnie Whelan helped Jack Charlton's side to a 2-0 win and towards a place in a first ever major tournament the following summer.
Stephen Kenny will be hoping for a similar result this evening, even if there are no qualification places on the line.
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