'What will be will be': David McGoldrick opens door for Ireland return

David McGoldrick celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier Group D match between the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Veteran 38-year-old David McGoldrick is willing to answer Ireland’s call by coming out of retirement for the crunch World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia on Thursday week.

Injuries to Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah have reduced options to partner and support main forward Troy Parrott in Prague, triggering calls for McGoldrick’s comeback.