'Last summer it was all up in the air' but Ireland now building under Heimir Hallgrimsson says Nathan Collins

Based on the training match visible, both Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott will return to lead the frontline. Dara O’Shea may step out to allow either Jake O’Brien or Liam Scales to partner Collins in central defence while Max O’Leary will feature in goal for his belated debut. Midfielder Killian Phillips is in line for his first start.

BUILDING: Nathan Collins speaks to the media alongside Heimir Hallgrimsson in Luxembourg. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.

Heimir Hallgrimsson was allowed to be an oxymoron of spontaneity and predictability when throwing open Ireland’s training session for public consumption.

Pre-match workouts in the confines of opponents’ stadium carry a health warning – Martin O’Neill famously wary of spies in Denmark – but Ireland’s latest manager is devoid of the paranoia that tends to cripple bosses.