The 32-year-old was omitted from Hallgrimsson's squad for last month's 2-1 win over Finland and 2-0 defeat by Greece, and was also left out of the Icelandic manager's original panel for this international window. The Republic face Finland in Dublin on Thursday and then play England at Wembley on Sunday to conclude their League B2 campaign.

Matt Doherty was initially left out of the Ireland squad before Monday's belated call-up but Keith Treacy reckons Heimir Hallgrimsson had been trying to "phase" him out. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.

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 ...

The Eagle-owls let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to the Republic of Ireland on matchday three, with Robbie Brady scoring an 88th-minute winner for the visitors, before England came away from Helsinki with all three points following a 3-1 victory on October 13.

The Republic of Ireland secured a 1-0 win over Finland in the Aviva Stadium. Here is how we rated the players.

The Republic of Ireland Nations League squad is out, as Heimir Hallgrimsson looks to get some more wins under his belt

Republic of Ireland take on Finland this evening in their penultimate match of the UEFA Nations League group phase. The Boys in Green began their campaign with two defeats at home to England and Greece in September.

Heimir Hallgrimsson goes into his fifth game in charge chasing a first home win as Ireland host Finland in the Nations League tonight. Ireland came from behind to beat the Finns in Helsinki last month,