Team news: James McClean starts in 'late change' for Slovakia clash

James McClean got the nod to start. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Stephen Kenny has drafted James McClean into his starting XI for tonight's Euro 2020 playoff semi-final against Slovakia in Bratislava.

The Stoke City winger replaces Brighton & Hove Albion's Aaron Connolly who impressed at times in Kenny's first two games in charge last month when they drew away to Bulgaria and lost 1-0 at home to Finland in the Nations League.