James Talbot called up for World Cup qualifiers

James Talbot called up for World Cup qualifiers

Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Portugal, Azerbaijan and Serbia.

Talbot comes into the squad to replace Mark Travers who has been ruled out of the three matches through illness.

All other members of the squad have reported for duty in Faro, Portugal ahead of the match on Wednesday, September 1 at the Estadio Algarve.

Republic of Ireland Squad

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Gavin Bazunu (Portsmouth, on loan from Manchester City), James Talbot (Bohemians)
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Andrew Omobamidele (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Burnley)
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Harry Arter (Nottingham Forest), Jamie McGrath (St. Mirren), Jayson Molumby (Brighton and Hove Albion)
Attackers: Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), James Collins (Cardiff City), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Troy Parrott (MK Dons, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Shane Long (Southampton), Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth)

Fixtures

01/09 - Portugal v Republic of Ireland, Estádio Algarve, 7.45pm
04/09 - Republic of Ireland v Azerbaijan, Aviva Stadium, 5pm
07/09 - Republic of Ireland v Serbia, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm

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