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Republic of Ireland squad to be revealed this morning ahead of Switzerland tie

Republic of Ireland squad to be revealed this morning ahead of Switzerland tie
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Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy will name his final 23-man squad this morning ahead of next week's Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland.

Burnley's Robbie Brady remains an injury doubt while Michael Obafemi, Troy Parrott and Nathan Collins have been released to play with the under-21s.

Brady wasn't involved in Burnley's 3-1 defeat to Sunderland in the second-round of the E-F-L Cup last night.

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Mark Travers saved three spot kicks as Bournemouth won on penalties against Forest Green.

Holders Manchester City have been drawn away to Preston in the next round.

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Liverpool go to M-K Dons, Manchester United host Rochdale, Tottenham go to Colchester and Arsenal will face Nottingham Forest at the Emirates.

Celtic are well placed to reach the group stages of the Europa League this evening.

The Scottish champions take a 2-nil lead to A-I-K for the second leg of their playoff qualifier tie.

Linfield will defend a 3-2 advantage at Qarabag.

Wolves are 3-2 up ahead of hosting Torino while it's nil-nil between Rangers and Legia Warsaw going into their match at Ibrox.

Meanwhile, four Premier League teams are awaiting this evening's draw for the group stages of the Champions League.

Last year's winners Liverpool, Premier League champions Manchester City and Europa League winners Chelsea are all in pot one.

The draw gets underway at around 5pm Irish time.

 

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