Republic of Ireland name World Cup play-off squad to face Denmark in November
Thursday 26 October 2017 17:10, UK
Martin O'Neill has announced his provisional 34-man Republic of Ireland squad for their vital World Cup play-off clashes against Denmark in November.
Wolves defender Matt Doherty is a notable inclusion, and as expected there is no return ahead of schedule for Burnley forward Jon Walters following his injury.
Goalkeeper Keiren Westwood returns following a rib injury, and though he is included, midfielder David Meyler is suspended for the first leg game.
O'Neill's side are away in the first leg in Copenhagen on Saturday, November 11 before returning to Dublin for the second leg at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, November 14. Both games will be live on Sky Sports.
The squad will meet up on Monday, November 6 to begin training.
Republic of Ireland's provisional 34-man squad for World Cup play-offs
Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Rob Elliot (Newcastle United), Colin Doyle (Bradford City)
Defenders: Cyrus Christie (Middlesbrough), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Paul McShane (Reading), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), John O'Shea (Sunderland), Kevin Long, Stephen Ward (Burnley)
Midfielders: Aiden McGeady (Sunderland), Daryl Horgan, Alan Browne (Preston North End), Glenn Whelan, Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Harry Arter (Bournemouth), James McCarthy (Everton), Robbie Brady, Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), Eunan O'Kane (Leeds United), David Meyler (Hull City), Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City), Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City), Jonny Hayes (Celtic), James McClean (West Bromwich Albion)
Forwards: Shane Long (Southampton), Daryl Murphy (Nottingham Forest), David McGoldrick (Ipswich Town), Sean Maguire (Preston North End), Scott Hogan (Aston Villa), Aiden O'Brien (Millwall)
