Second member of Republic of Ireland backroom staff tests positive for coronavirus

A general view of Tehelné Pole Stadium ahead of Ireland v Slovakia. The game goes ahead despite the positive test. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

The Republic Ireland squad and staff has been hit by another Covid-19 case ahead of tonight's Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia in Bratislava.

According to a statement, the employee "had tested negative in Dublin on Tuesday morning but a positive result came from a test in Bratislava on Wednesday. He is asymptomatic and is feeling well."