Hallgrimsson admits he is using Nations League to experiment before World Cup qualifiers

Ireland boss ditched veteran defender Matt Doherty for this window.

Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaks to the press. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Heimir Hallgrimsson insists Nations League games are his final chance to experiment for the World Cup qualifiers after he ditched veteran defender Matt Doherty.

Ireland lost both of last month’s home opening qualifiers 2-0 against England and Greece. They travel to Helsinki on Tuesday to face Finland on Thursday before the rematch against Greece in Piraeus.