Jaden Umeh and Mason Melia to be kept in reserve for Ireland's friendly against Qatar

Séamus Coleman will lead the team out for the first time since he confirmed his departure from Everton after 17 years.

PATIENCE: Jaden Umeh during a training session with Ireland. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.

Youth must wait until Montreal for its chance as Heimir Hallgrímsson has confirmed an experienced Ireland team will start Thursday night’s friendly against Qatar at Lansdowne Road (7.45pm).

The Icelander spent two and half years working in the Gulf State managing Al-Arabi and is aware of their intention to prevail in their first match since December.