Manager Stephen Kenny has some tough calls to make.
It’s been a frustrating opening to the season for Gavin Bazunu. His Southampton side have started reasonably — they are currently seventh in the table — but the Dubliner has conceded 12 goals from five games, more than any other goalkeeper in the Championship.
This time, Egan is the fitness doubt — he is due for a scan today — while Nathan Collins and Dara O’Shea are expected to retain their places in the first XI. At left wing-back, with Callum O’Dowda out due to a groin injury, it seems Kenny has to choose between James McClean, Ryan Manning and Enda Stevens. Manning’s club form has been the best of the three, having recently earned a move to Southampton on the back of an impressive spell at Swansea. Stevens has struggled with injury issues and game time in recent months, but after being released by Sheffield United, the 33-year-old has started all five Championship games this season at Stoke.
That leaves Alan Browne, who is not a natural in the position but has impressed there in the past at both club and international level, notably keeping Andy Robertson relatively quiet during last year’s Nations League win over Scotland. With France expected to dominate possession, the work-rate and energy provided by Jason Knight and Jayson Molumby will surely again be crucial.
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