Defender back in Stephen Kenny’s thinking as Ireland manager assesses options for upcoming qualifiers.
David Sneyd SHANE DUFFY HAS played his way back into contention for a recall to the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Dara O’Shea, John Egan and Nathan Collins are still set to make up the first-choice back three given all are in favour at Premier League level with Burnley, Sheffield United and Brentford, respectively. The French and Dutch are, of course, prospects on a different level, but Duffy’s form has not gone unnoticed with Stephen Kenny. He is now in the mix to be selected by the Ireland manager when he names his squad next Thursday for the double header.Kenny has not called upon Duffy to start for more than a year. The Derry native’s last appearance for Ireland was the 3-0 win over Scotland in June 2022.
The 23-year-old has scored three goals so far this term but all of his appearances have come off the bench as on-loan Manchester City striker Liam Delap has been preferred to lead the line. It was the same last night, the Galwegian replacing Delap for the last half an hour of the 1-1 draw with Bristol City.
A spark in attack will need to be found somewhere given Celtic’s Mikey Johnston is set for a prolonged period on the sidelines with a back injury. Ireland are still waiting on definitive news about the availability of James McClean and Will Smallbone before a decision can be made on that front. He has excelled since signing for the Championship club and his experience, as well as leadership, is something Kenny and his staff value. Norwich are away to Huddersfield Town this afternoon and are also in action in the EFL Cup second round when they travel to face Bristol.
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