Darragh Lenihan disappointed not to be facing Erling Haaland

DISAPPOINTED: Ireland centre-back Darragh Lenihan is disappointed not to be facing the sharpshooter in Thursday’s friendly against Norway. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Erling Haaland has gained a reputation for terrorising defenders but Ireland centre-back Darragh Lenihan is disappointed not to be facing the sharpshooter in Thursday’s friendly against Norway.

The FAI’s primary ticket sale hook for the visit of Norway, as highlighted in their announcement, was the presence of Haaland but the Manchester City man was withdrawn from the squad on Sunday for an unspecified reason.