No place for Coleman in Republic of Ireland squad

Seamus Coleman has been left out the Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia next month.

The 36-year-old defender missed the June friendlies with Senegal and Luxembourg through injury but has been an unused substitute in both of Everton's Premier League games this season.

Despite his return to fitness, coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has opted against an international recall for his squad captain.

However Ipswich Town's Chiedozie Ogbene - who has not featured for his country since October 2024 because of an Achilles tendon injury - does return to the 23-man pool.

The 28-year-old is part of an eight-strong group of forwards that also includes club-mates Sammie Szmodics and Kasey McAteer, as well as Evan Ferguson - who made his Serie A debut in Roma's 1-0 win over Bologna on Saturday.

Preston North End's Robbie Brady and Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone are both absent through injury.

Uncapped Stoke City defender Bosun Lawal has kept his place in the squad, having first been called up for the draw with Luxembourg.

The Republic of Ireland face Hungary in Dublin on 6 September before a trip to Armenia three days later.

The fixtures mark the start of the side's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, with Portugal the other team in their group.

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton).

Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Liam Scales (Celtic), Ryan Manning (Southampton).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Killian Phillips (St. Mirren).

Attackers: Evan Ferguson (AS Roma), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Celtic), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion).