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Ogbene ruled out of Ireland squad to play Switzerland

Ogbene ruled out of Ireland squad to play Switzerland

Chiedozie Ogbene has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad for tonight’s friendly with Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium.

Ogbene misses out through injury and has returned to his club Luton Town.

Joe Hodge and Andrew Moran have both been named in the 26-man squad.

Ireland were held to a 0-0 draw against Belgium on Saturday as Evan Ferguson saw his first-half penalty saved.

The Swiss come into the game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Denmark with both sides looking to end the international friendly window with a win.

Republic of Ireland squad:

Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest), Dara O’Shea (Burnley), Jake O’Brien (Lyon), Robbie Brady (Preston North End), Festy Ebosele (Udinese), Ryan Manning (Southampton).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Will Smallbone (Southampton). Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen), Andrew Moran (Blackburn Rovers) Callum O’Dowda (Cardiff City), Mark Sykes (Bristol City), Joe Hodge (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion).

Forwards: Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Celtic), Michael Obafemi (Millwall, on loan from Burnley), Sammie Szmodics (Blackburn Rovers)


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