The former Iceland manager handed a first start to Leicester City’s McAteer and he rewarded the faith shown by his manager by netting the opening goal in Dublin. Hallgrimsson said the 23-year-old put in a “really good performance” on his maiden international start. “He showed a lot of confidence, took players on and got the...
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is hopeful Seamus Coleman will return for the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, but insists his future is “for him to decide”. Everton defender Coleman, 36, pulled out of the squad for next month’s friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg after sustaining a thigh injury. Coleman managed just...
The Republic of Ireland have confirmed summer friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side take on Bulgaria in a two-legged Nations League play-off this week before attention turns to the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup. The Republic of Ireland will host Senegal, who are 17th in the Fifa world rankings, at the...
Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty says he has a “good relationship” with Heimir Hallgrimsson despite his criticism of the manager last year. Doherty, 33, publicly expressed frustration with his omission from the squad for the Nations League games against Finland and Greece in October. The Wolves man was a late call-up for the return...