Republic of Ireland MNT

Liverpool must think Mamardashvili is something very special if they believe he’s better than Kelleher

Evan Ferguson at one end and Caoimhin Kelleher come up with big plays, alongside a regen of Craig Bellamy

‘This group deserves a bit of luck’: Hallgrímsson’s Ireland are learning slowly how to win again

Headed goal by Evan Ferguson and penalty save by Caoimhín Kelleher got the job done against Finland

Ireland 1 Finland 0 FT: Nations League as it happened

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s ride their luck but make themselves safe from automatic relegation

Ferguson and Kelleher prove the difference as Ireland edge out Finland

Liverpool goalkeeper pulls off penalty save as Ireland rode their luck to stop the Finns from scoring

Ireland v Finland: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men play the Finns on Thursday and England on Sunday in the Nations League

Hallgrímsson’s desire for consistent lineups being tested by injuries as Finland come calling

Brady’s absence is significant as the veteran inspired victory over Finland last month in Helsinki

Heimir Hallgrímsson unaware of criticism around Robbie Keane’s visit to Ireland camp

Nathan Collins complimentary of former Ireland captain’s interaction with the squad on Monday

Mark McGuinness and Andrew Moran biding their time

Strapping Luton defender and on-loan Brighton midfielder eager to press for opportunities with the Republic of Ireland

Sammie Szmodics: ‘The lower leagues seem so far away now’

Republic of Ireland star reveals he got a congratulatory hug from Ed Sheeran following his spectacular goal in Ipswich’s shock away win at Tottenham

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s options narrow ahead of taxing double-bill for Ireland

Assistant-coach John O’Shea welcomes call-ups for Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien to replace injured trio Coleman, Idah and Duffy

Ireland’s Séamus Coleman, Shane Duffy and Adam Idah ruled out of Finland and England games

Heimir Hallgrímsson calls Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien up as replacements

Matt Doherty misses out on Ireland squad for matches against Finland and England

Nations League: Andy Moran in line to play a part in Ireland's final games as Heimir Hallgrímsson backs him to be a success at senior level

FAI given €10,000 fine by Uefa for booing of God Save the King

Jack Grealish and Declan Rice were booed relentlessly during the game, as Ireland were beaten 2-0 by England in the Nations League

Ireland and Celtic striker Adam Idah awaiting scan results on ankle injury

Brendan Rodgers ‘hopeful’ injury isn’t too bad following tackle by Motherwell’s Liam Gordon that led to a red card

Ogbene and Brady injuries overshadow Premier League goals from Ferguson and Szmodics

Concern for Heimir Hallgrímsson ahead of naming squad for Nations League ties against Finland and England at Wembley

Chiedozie Ogbene set to miss upcoming Ireland internationals after significant injury

Fears that Irish winger tore his Achilles, which could lead to up to six months on the sidelines

Hallgrímsson and Tuchel bring foreign eyes to old failings for Ireland and England

Appointments of Icelander and German prove that FAI and FA do not trust their own coaching infrastructures

‘Thank you football’ - former Ireland winger Aiden McGeady announces retirement

Glasgow-born player won 93 caps and four Scottish Premierships among a trophy-laden Celtic career

Ireland under-21s miss out on qualification after draw against Italy in Trieste

Norway pip Ireland to a playoff spot after dramatic final round of matches

Ireland show signs of improvement but Hallgrímsson still has to solve ‘something psychological’

Emergence of Festy Ebosele and return to fitness of Evan Ferguson among positives from an encouraging international window

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