Hallgrimsson on England clash: 'For us coaches, it's probably not necessary to motivate the players'

The Three Lions come to Dublin for a Nations League showdown on Saturday. 

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson at an Ireland press conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday.  Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

New Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson insists his job is to curb the excitement, rather than fuel it, ahead of Saturday’s Uefa Nations League opener against England (5pm).

He will inform his squad of the starting team after today’s final training session at Lansdowne Road.