A tough few days for Shane Duffy and Ireland but all eyes now on Finland 

The Aviva Stadium clash was played just hours after a member of the Irish squad tested positive for the coronavirus - ruling out four other players from the game

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Shane Duffy, Kevin Long and Conor Hourihane during the UEFA Nations League B match against Wales. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Shane Duffy has admitted it is frustrating to see teammates miss out on crucial international fixtures after they were deemed close contacts to people who tested positive for Covid-19.

Just days after the disappointing Euro 2020 play-off loss to Slovakia after a penalty shoot-out, there was more frustration as Ireland drew 0-0 at home to Wales in the Nations League.