The Irish team to play England in the final game of the Nations League has been announced.
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has handed Luton defender Mark McGuinness his first start for Ireland at centre-back.
Caoimhin Kelleher keeps his place in goal after his heroics in Dublin last Thursday.
Kelleher is protected by a back five of Liam Scales, Callum O'Dowda, Dara O'Shea, McGuinness, and Nathan Collins. O'Dowda and O'Shea are likely to feature as Ireland's wingbacks.
Festy Ebosele also retains his place in the team, forming a midfield trio with Josh Cullen and Jayson Molumby. Jason Knight misses out due to injury.
STARTING XI | England v Ireland
Mark McGuinness comes into the side to make his Ireland debut, as Dara O'Shea also comes into the starting line-up.
Jayson Molumby replaces Jason Knight with kick-off at 5pm at Wembley today. 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/Me8CvEMoq5
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Sammie Szmodics and Evan Ferguson lead the line up front for Ireland.
Mark Travers, Max O'Leary, Jake O'Brien, Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning, Andrew Moran, Conor Coventry, and Finn Azaz
Kasey McAteer, Michael Johnston, Thomas Cannon, and Troy Parrott sit on the Irish bench
The game kicks off at 5pm
Republic of Ireland: Caoimhin Kelleher; Nathan Collins (captain), Liam Scales, Mark McGuinness; Dara O'Shea, Callum O'Dowda, Josh Cullen, Jayson Molumby; Festy Ebosele, Sammie Szmodics, Evan Ferguson
