Pukki to lead Finnish line against Ireland

Ireland’s squad for the double-header will be unveiled by Heimir Hallgrimsson on Thursday afternoon.

MAIN MAN: Finland's Teemu Pukki (left) and England's Ezri Konsa battle for the ball. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Finland have named their squad for the upcoming Uefa Nations League double-header at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium - starting with Ireland on Thursday week, October 10.

Similarly to Ireland, Markku Kanerva’s side lost both of their opening pair of fixtures in September, 3-0 at home to Greece and 2-0 against England at Wembley Stadium.