Latest: Second Republic of Ireland player confirmed as Covid-positive after apparent ‘false negative’ test result

The FAI organised a third test in the hope that the player could travel with the squad to Helsinki on Tuesday

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny  

Latest: The player at the centre of the latest Covid saga in the Republic of Ireland squad has been confirmed as carrying the virus after a third test.

The unnamed player has now begun self-isolating for 10 days, as mandated by the HSE, and will miss the game against Finland on Wednesday.