Overview
- Celtic striker Johnny Kenny has been added after the FAI confirmed Evan Ferguson will miss Thursday’s game against Portugal in Dublin.
- Ferguson will continue rehabilitation at AS Roma in the hope of being available for Sunday’s trip to Hungary.
- Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath joins the squad as Mark Sykes withdraws with injury and remains with Bristol City for the international break.
- Roma left Ferguson out of the squad for the Udinese match, with manager Gian Piero Gasperini stating the forward is not fit.
- Ireland face Portugal on Thursday at 19:45 GMT before concluding Group F away to Hungary on Sunday at 14:00 GMT.