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# Scouting Report

Last year
2022
Cooney on soccer: Keeping an eye on France, Skibbereen Eagle style
Stephen Kenny may find a shred of comfort in Mbappe’s lack of pressing.
A guide to Ireland's daunting Euro 2024 qualifier opponents
We take a closer look at Ireland’s qualifier opponents.
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McCarthy plays down injury fears around Enda Stevens ahead of Slovakia play-off
The Irish boss also praised James McCarthy and Shane Long, as the veteran duo seek to force their way back into international contention.
‘Aaron is getting game time in the Premier League now. He was unlucky not to score at Newcastle’
Mick McCarthy was impressed with Kieran Sadlier, Sean Maguire and Aaron Connolly this weekend.
McCarthy to watch Crowley in action tonight following encouraging Championship debut
The Ireland boss will also monitor Ronan Curtis and Marcus Harness.
'James has a real chance of seeing his name in my first squad' - McCarthy impressed by League One's top scorer
The Ireland manager also revealed that he has been exchanging text messages with Leeds United forward Patrick Bamford, ahead of this week’s announcement.
McCarthy welcomes decision by Eredivisie midfielder Crowley to declare for Ireland
The ex-Arsenal midfielder has represented England at U19 level.
5 things to know about Ireland's Group E opponents Sweden
A closer look at the opponents for Ireland’s campaign opener.
A team-by-team guide of Ireland's Euro 2016 group opponents
A closer look at Belgium, Italy and Sweden.
Analysis: What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Poland team set to face Ireland?
We look closely at Adam Nawalka’s side’s recent 4-0 defeat of Georgia.
How did the Ireland squad members get on over the weekend?
With Martin O’Neill’s first game coming up on Friday, we give a complete rundown of the players’ most recent performances.
Blue magic: 5 Estonian goals (and what we can learn from them)
We borrowed Trap’s DVDs and looked back at Estonia’s route to the play-offs. Here are some of the lessons we learned.