Liam Scales and Michael Duffy in the mix for Ireland call-ups

The League of Ireland duo of Scales and Duffy will learn their fate when Stephen Kenny names his Ireland squad on Thursday

Shamrock Rovers' Liam Scales and Michael Duffy of Dundalk compete in the air during the 2020 FAI Cup final. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

League of Ireland duo Liam Scales and Michael Duffy are in contention for debut call-ups for Ireland’s upcoming World Cup qualification triple-header.

Stephen Kenny names his squad on Thursday for the Group A fixtures against favourites Portugal in Faro next Wednesday, followed by games against Azerbaijan and Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.