James McClean to captain Ireland against Ukraine

Michael Obafemi is out of the Republic of Ireland’s clash with Ukraine tonight.

He’s set to miss the Nations League meeting in Poland due to a groin injury.

Chiedozie Ogbene, Ryan Manning and Festy Ebosele are all in the matchday 23.

Kick-off in Lodz (pr: Wudge) tonight is at 7.45.

James McClean is set to captain the side in what will be a 94th appearance in green and he says the team finally has momentum.

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