Boost for Ireland as Robbie Brady returns to Preston training following injury lay-off

Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland, left, and Robbie Brady celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has received a welcome boost with the news that wing-back Robbie Brady has returned to Preston North End training. 

Brady - who turned 34 on Wednesday - has been absent since suffering a calf injury in a pre-season friendly for Championship outfit Preston.