
Share
1st September 2021
06:30pm BST

Josh Cullen and Jeff Hendrick are in the centre of midfield, with Matt Doherty and Jamie McGrath set to occupy both flanks.
The Ireland bench includes the likes of Troy Parrott, Daryl Horgan, Ryan Manning, Caoimhin Kelleher and more. Shane Long does not make the bench, though. The Southampton striker has been ruled out, due to Covid-19.
Gavin Bazunu Dara O'Shea Seamus Coleman Shane Duff John Egan Josh Cullen Jeff Hendrick Matt Doherty Jamie McGrath Adam Idah Aaron ConnollyPortugal are starting Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruben Dias, Diogo Jota, Pepé, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes. Ireland got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a rocky start, with losses to Serbia (away) and Luxembourg (at home). The Portugal game is the first of three in six days that will ultimately decide if they are still in with a playoff shout or already planning for Euro 2024. This Ireland team have it all to do against a strong Portuguese outfit.
Explore more on these topics: