Egan and Coleman return as Hallgrimsson names 24-man squad for Portugal and Armenia

Striker Troy Parrott has also been named in the squad as he nears a return from the injury that kept him out of the September window.

Hull City's John Egan (left) and Oxford United's Michal Helik battle for the ball. Pic: Scott Heppell/PA Wire.

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 24-man squad, inclusive of returning duo John Egan and Seamus Coleman, for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia.

Ireland will first travel to Lisbon to face Portugal at the Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday, October 11 (kick-off, 7.45pm), before returning to Dublin to host Armenia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, October 14 (kick-off, 7.45pm).