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Republic of Ireland national football team
International Friendlies
Mar 29, 2016 at 7.45pm UK
 
Slovakia national football team

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SlovakiaSlovakia

Long (22' pen.), McClean (24' pen.)
FT(HT: 2-2)
Stoch (14'), McShane (45' og.)

Martin O'Neill: 'James McClean can play up front'

By , Features Editor |
West Bromwich Albion winger James McClean may start up front for the Republic of Ireland against Slovakia, according to head coach Martin O'Neill.

Republic of Ireland head coach Martin O'Neill has hinted that James McClean will feature as a striker against Slovakia tonight.

Throughout much of his career, West Bromwich Albion's McClean has been used as a winger.

However, having occasionally turned out up front for his former club Wigan Athletic, O'Neill has revealed that the 26-year-old is now being considered for that role.

"James McClean has played up front before. I've seen him play for Wigan there and he's done exceptionally well," he told reporters.

McClean has been capped 35 times by Ireland, from which he has scored four goals.

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