The Republic of Ireland play a crucial UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands at the Aviva Stadium tonight.
Despite a spirited performance against France, Ireland are aiming for a vital win to stay in the qualification race. Matt Doherty returns from suspension, while Sinclair Armstrong and Jonathan Afolabi step in for the injured Will Keane. Unfortunately, Enda Stevens is ruled out due to an injury.
The game in Dublin is a sold-out and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has said his Ireland side are ready to embrace any challange the Dutch throw at them.
"It's a great game, Sunday night in Dublin, in the Aviva Stadium, the anticipation, it's a sellout for a long time, people are excited about the game, it has a real edge to it."Holland have a great tradition, they've had a lot of great teams. [That] was their best performance against Greece, they changed things around tactically and they played very well. So it's a very, very tough challenge ahead against Holland but one that we're happy to embrace and take on. We're excited by the game.
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⚽️ | Ireland v Netherlands
🏆 | @EURO2024 Qualifying
⌚️ | 7:45pm (Irish time)
📍 | Aviva Stadium
📺 | @RTESoccer
Back at home in front of another 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 @AVIVAStadium 🤩 pic.twitter.com/JvoGW7jszl— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) September 10, 2023
Shane Duffy also emphasised the significance of the game
"We know it is a huge game and it will be one we're looking forward to. We will have to thrive off it and make it a special night. "It is more memories we can create. Personally, I talk to my kids about big nights for my country and those memories, it is another chance now to make it another special night for us all."Republic of Ireland Squad - NetherlandsGoalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (Stoke City, on loan from AFC Bournemouth).Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolves), Festy Ebosele (Udinese), Ryan Manning (Southampton), James McClean (Wrexham), Shane Duffy (Norwich City), John Egan (Sheffield United), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Burnley), Darragh Lenihan (Middlesbrough), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest).Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen).Forwards: Adam Idah (Norwich City), Will Keane (Preston North End), Aaron Connolly (Hull City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town), Sinclair Armstrong (QPR), Jonny Afolabi (Bohemians).UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying - Results/Fixtures07/09 - France 2-0 Republic of Ireland, Parc des Princes10/09 - Republic of Ireland v Netherlands, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm
Match DetailsCompetition: UEFA EURO 2024 QualifyingFixture: Republic of Ireland v NetherlandsVenue: Aviva StadiumKick-off: 7.45pmDate: Sunday, September 10TV: RTEMatch OfficialsReferee: Irfan Peljto (BIH)Assistant Referee 1: Davor Beljo (BIH)Assistant Referee 2: Damir Lazić (BIH)Fourth Official: Miloš Gigovic (BIH)Video Assistant Referee: Ivan Bebek (CRO)Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Mario Zebec (CRO)
