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Kenny leaves Aaron Connolly out of Ireland squad

Nov 4, 2021 15:27 By Dave Hooper
Kenny leaves Aaron Connolly out of Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying group A match between Republic of Ireland and Luxembourg at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
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Kenny leaves Aaron Connolly out of Ireland squad for Portugal and Luxembourg games

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has named a 26-man squad for the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg.

Brighton forward Aaron Connolly was left out of the panel with Kenny explaining Connolly was not sharp enough after picking up a slight heel injury.

Captain Seamus Coleman has returned to the squad after he missed the October double-header against Azerbaijan and Qatar through injury.

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West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby and Preston North End midfielder Alan Browne both come back into the squad following suspension.

Ireland are set to face Portugal at a sold-out Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 11 and travel to  Luxembourg for their final World Cup qualifying match on Sunday, November 14.

Republic of Ireland Squad - Portugal & Luxembourg

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Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Gavin Bazunu (Portsmouth, on loan from Manchester City), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Burnley).

Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Sheffield United, on loan from Aston Villa), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jason Knight (Derby County), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jamie McGrath (St. Mirren).

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Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (MK Dons, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Adam Idah (Norwich City), James Collins (Cardiff City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers).

Fixtures - FIFA 2022 World Cup Qualifying

11/11 - Republic of Ireland v Portugal - Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm

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14/11 - Luxembourg v Republic of Ireland - Stade de Luxembourg, 7.45pm

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