Update: George Hamilton to return for Serbia clash but commentating run ends in Portugal

The national broadcaster will instead have Darragh Maloney describing the action, flanked by co-commentator Ronnie Whelan

RTÉ commentator George Hamilton

A notable absence from tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Faro will be RTÉ’s legendary commentator George Hamilton.

The national broadcaster will instead have Darragh Maloney describing the running action from the Portugal versus Ireland match, flanked by co-commentator Ronnie Whelan.