None of Mick McCarthy’s four strikers had an international goal to their name when the squad assembled in Dublin, but they headed back to their clubs with both McGoldrick and Collins having opened their respective accounts.

The Republic of Ireland have won their friendly with Bulgaria at the Aviva tonight.

Stephen Kenny’s under-21s have won their Euro qualifier in Sweden.

John Egan will captain the Republic of Ireland for the first time tonight when Bulgaria visit the Aviva for an international friendly.

Stephen Ireland has said his international exile was because he couldn’t afford to spend time away from his children.

Stephen Kenny is confident Tottenham striker Troy Parrott has a major contribution to make as the Republic of Ireland attempt to defy the odds and qualify for the European Under-21 Championships.

Seventeen-year-old Tottenham striker Troy Parrott marked his debut with a goal as Republic of Ireland Under-21s saw off Armenia 1-0 to claim three more European Championship qualifying points.

Dundalk have extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division to 10 points tonight.

David McGoldrick and Callum Robinson are out of Tuesday night’s friendly with Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium.

Spain maintained their five-point lead at the top of Group F despite playing the final 11 minutes with 10 men in a 2-1 win away to Romania.

The Republic of Ireland have snatched a 1-1 draw with Switzerland to remain top of their Euro 2020 qualifying group.

Callum Robinson has shaken off a slight thigh injury to start for the Republic of Ireland in this evening’s crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland.