Judge Could Add to Caps as Ireland Face Georgia - Ipswich Town News
Blues midfielder Alan Judge could add to his international caps this afternoon when the Republic of Ireland take on Georgia in Tbilisi in a Group D Euro 2020 qualifier (Sky Sports Main Event/Football from 1.30pm).
Judge, who has previously won eight caps, scoring one international goal, is expected to be a sub for the side managed by former Blues boss Mick McCarthy. Also in the squad is ex-Town midfielder Conor Hourihane.
Ireland, who currently top the group, are in action again on Tuesday when they face Switzerland in Geneva in another qualifier. A win in both games would secure a place in the finals.
Republic of Ireland: Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Kieran O’Hara (Burton Albion, on loan from Manchester United), Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Kevin Long (Burnley), John Egan (Sheffield United), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers), Greg Cunningham (Blackburn Rovers), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Josh Cullen (Charlton Athletic, on loan from West Ham United), Glenn Whelan (Heart of Midlothian), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), James McClean (Stoke City), Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City), Jack Byrne (Shamrock Rovers), James Collins (Luton Town), Sean Maguire (Preston North End), Callum Robinson (Sheffield United), Alan Judge (Ipswich Town), Scott Hogan (Stoke City, on loan from Aston Villa).
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