Seamus Coleman starts for Ireland in Portugal on 37th birthday

BIRTHDAY BOY: Seamus Coleman before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Portugal and Republic of Ireland at Estádio José Alvalade. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

On the day of his 37th birthday, Seamus Coleman starts for the Republic of Ireland against Portugal.

Further up the pitch and Evan Ferguson has shaken off his recent injury to lead the line in Lisbon.