Coleman and Smallbone to miss out as Ireland Nations League squad set to be named

After coming in for criticism of his scouting efforts since becoming Ireland manager, Heimir Hallgrimsson has taken in some matches. 

OUT: Seamus Coleman leaves the pitch with an injury during the Nations League match against England. Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Captain Séamus Coleman and Will Smallbone won’t be the Ireland squad Heimir Hallgrimsson unveils today for upcoming Uefa Nations League trips to Finland and Greece.

Coleman hasn’t recovered from the foot injury he sustained from a Harry Maguire challenge in last month’s defeat to England, failing to appear for Everton since.