Byron and McAnallen fit for battle in league decider

ALLIANZ National Football League final protagonists Laois and Tyrone have received massive boosts ahead of Sunday’s eagerly awaited pennant decider at Croke Park.

Laois goalkeeper Fergal Byron, who missed the semi-final victory over All-Ireland champions Armagh, has fully recovered from a viral infection while Cormac McAnallen returns from suspension to beef up Tyrone’s midfield challenge. Byron replaces his deputy Michael Nolan and McAnallen comes in for Kevin Hughes to partner Sean Cavanagh.

Laois have also made one positional switch. Stephen Kelly, who started at full forward against Armagh, now switches to left corner forward, with Damien Delaney taking over the full forward position.