Dara O Shea

A crowd of 25,000 is expected for Tuesday night’s friendly match at the Aviva

‘It’s possibly fair to say, that 60 to 70 per cent of our best players are defenders’

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

A near neighbour of Andrew Omobamidele, Collins’s family are steeped in the game

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

West Brom confirm 22-year-old needs surgery and will be sidelined until next year

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Have faith in young players, says teenage goalkeeper who saved Portugal star’s penalty

Under-21 side in action against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday

Ireland manager upset at some of the officiating as he prepares to lift side for home games

RTÉ’s coverage started with positive news, sadly for Shane Long it was him

Kenny remains stoically positive but limited Republic XI facing a hot night in the Algarve

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Baggies keep up impressive start as Blades remain without a win

Manager will be hoping players don’t get bogged down in transfer window ahead of qualifiers