Ireland captain Coleman expected to start England clash despite missing training

The Everton full-back was joined on the sidelines at FAI headquarters by fellow defender Andrew Omobamidele.

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and Seamus Coleman, right, during a Republic of Ireland training session. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Séamus Coleman and Andrew Omobamidele were the only Irish players to sit out training on Tuesday as preparations cranked up for Saturday’s derby against England.

New manager Heimir Hallgrimsson was relieved to include captain Coleman in his squad but his recovery from a calf injury, especially being in the twilight of his career, demands careful management of his training load.