Finland are really pushing for a goal now and dangerman Kallman is played behind the Irish defence, draws out Caoimhin Kelleher, but fails to beat the Ireland goalkeeper. VAR might have had a quick look at that one, though, as it was very tight between Kallman and Liam Scales, the last Irish defender.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he had "no doubt" about drafting Matt Doherty into his squad for the Nations League matches against Finland and England. The Wolves defender was called into the group for the double-header after captain ...

Matt Doherty comes back into the Republic of Ireland side for tonight's UEFA Nations League clash with Finland at the Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm.

Despite a 2-0 loss to their bogie team of late Greece last time out, there is an air of confidence around the boys in green this time around. Earlier in the week, the Icelandic man in the hot seat said that this next fixture is a ‘little step’ on the road he is paving for his squad.

Nations League Clash in DublinIreland face off against Finland at the Aviva Stadium in a crucial UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, with both teams fighting to avoid

They will be looking for two wins out of two against Finland when they play at the Aviva Stadium this evening.

Ireland welcome Finland to the Aviva Stadium on Thursday with both sides still at risk of relegation to League C of the Nations League. The Boys in Green defeated the Finns 2-1 in Helsinki just last month,