Giovanni Trapattoni has included neither James McClean nor Ciaran Clark in his squad for this month’s friendly between the Republic of Ireland and the Czech Republic.
As expected, Michael O'Neill has now been confirmed as Northern Ireland's new international football manager.
It is understood that former Shamrock Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has been offered the Northern Ireland job.
Robbie Fowler is a surprise name to have reportedly declared his interest in the vacant Northern Ireland manager’s job.
Gareth Barry's first half header saw England beat Sweden for the first time since 1968 in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday.
Everton’s Phil Jagielka is out of England's friendly against Sweden on Tuesday.
Keith Andrews and Stephen Hunt are both keen on facing England should a friendly with the Republic of Ireland come to pass.