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Max O'Leary debut as Ireland show five changes for Luxembourg friendly

Max O'Leary, pictured in training on Monday
Max O'Leary, pictured in training on Monday

Goalkeeper Max O'Leary will make his Republic of Ireland debut in a team that shows five changes from the draw with Senegal for this evening's friendly in Luxembourg.

Six years after his initial call-up to the squad, Bristol City's O'Leary takes over from Caoimhín Kelleher between the posts.

After a strong finish to the season with Everton, Jake O'Brien comes in for Matt Doherty at right-back. Killian Phillips, who came off the bench to make his debut against Senegal, will make his first Irish start in midfield, replacing Ryan Manning. In attack, Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott are in from the off.

Caoimhín Kelleher, Adam Idah and Jack Taylor are the others to make way

Ireland: Max O'Leary, Jake O'Brien, Nathan Collins, Dara O'Shea, Robbie Brady; Kasey McAteer, Jason Knight, Killian Phillips, Will Smallbone; Evan Ferguson, Troy Parrott

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