James McClean left out of Ireland squad, Caoimhín Kelleher injured

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher before the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship qualifying group B match between France and Republic of Ireland at Parc des Princes in Paris, France. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

James McClean and Caoimhín Kelleher are notable absentees from Stephen Kenny's 24-player squad to face Greece and Gibraltar this month.

McClean announced his retirement from international football this morning, with the timing something of a surprise. But it now emerges he has been left out of the upcoming double header, which had been expected to comprise part of his swansong from the international game.