Liam Scales handed debut against Greece as Kenny chases elusive win

DEBUTANT: Liam Scales, left, will make his Ireland bow at the Aviva. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Liam Scales will make his debut for Ireland as Stephen Kenny opts for a formation against Greece that could see them adopt a flat back four.

With James McClean overlooked and Enda Stevens injured, Celtic’s Wicklow native Scales has shaded Ryan Manning for a spot in the defence.