No place for Coleman in Republic of Ireland squad

Seamus Coleman is not included in the Republic of Ireland’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia in the coming months.

Due to injury, the 36-year-old defender was a unused substitute in both of Everton’s Premier League games this year. He missed Senegal and Luxembourg’s friendlies in June.

Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has chosen not to have his squad captain called for an international recall despite his return to fitness.

Chiedozie Ogbene, who hasn’t played for his country since October 2024 because of an Achilles tendon injury, does make a 23-man debut.

Evan Ferguson, who made his Serie A debut in Roma’s 1-0 win over Bologna on Saturday, joins an eight-strong group of forwards that includes club teammates Sammie Szmodics and Kasey McAteer as well as the 28-year-old.

Will Smallbone, a midfielder for Preston North End, and Robbie Brady, a player for Southampton, are both injured.

Bosun Lawal, an uncapped Stoke City defender, was called up for the draw with Luxembourg, who was then called up for the draw.

On September 6, the Republic of Ireland travels to Armenia three days later before facing Hungary in Dublin.

Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Jake O’Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Liam Scales (Celtic), and Ryan Manning (Southampton) are the defenders.

Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), and Killian Phillips (St. Mirren) are the midfielders.