Mick McCarthy hints strongly that James Collins will lead the attacking line in Tbilisi

Ireland defender says coach fired by Aston Villa amid bullying allegations was ‘old school’

Republic of Ireland boss still hoping Duffy is fit enough to play some part in double header

Championship round-up: Norwich claim draw; Jay Rodriguez keeps West Brom on front foot

Stephen Ward went to see a specialist on Monday over a persistent knee injury

Declan Rice is not included and Sky Sports report that he has declared for England

Deliberating over who to represent becoming more normal in international football

Terrific performance from Rice in midfield earns high praise from manager O’Neill

The 24-year-old has been kept in the Ireland squad by Martin O’Neill for friendly with USA

Manager says result no great surprise given the gulf in quality between the two sides

French well worth win but Ireland did not defend either of the goals they conceded well

In a rain-soaked Paris the home side made light work of the visitors with first half goals

Both midfielders with plenty to prove to Republic manager O’Neill

Celtic captain was honoured on a day where Graham Burke made his international debut

Scott Brown testimonial will give peripheral figures a chance to impress against Celtic

Shamrock Rovers’ Graham Burke among four players named in Ireland squad for first time

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill claims FAI bias towards Catholic players

FA Cup replay round-up: Bolton edge Eastleigh; West Brom through; Portsmouth shock Ipswich

Top English Premier League clubs are scouring the globe for the best young talent

Manager includes five other domestic players in training panel ahead of friendly against Denmark