Coleman not in playing squad for Austria clash

26 March 2026; Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland celebrates after his side score a second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers play-off semi-final match between Czechia and Republic of Ireland at Fortuna Arena in Prague, Czechia. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Seamus Coleman will not be in Heimir Hallgrimmson’s Ireland squad for Saturday’s night’s Nations League clash away to Austria.

The Killybegs native was included in the squad in a player/coach role despite not having a club since leaving Everton at the end of May.

There had been speculation that he would see action at the Raiffeisen Arena but Ireland boss Hallgrimsson has confirmed Coleman will not feature…

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