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Euro Champ Qualifying | Group Stage
Sep 5, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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Arsenal's Granit Xhaka offers Switzerland captaincy to Xherdan Shaqiri?
Granit Xhaka is seemingly happy to offer the captaincy of the Switzerland team to Xherdan Shaqiri, who ruled himself out of the Swiss squad for this international break.Sep 6, 22:34
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Enda Stevens backs David McGoldrick to build on maiden Ireland goal
Blades striker McGoldrick found himself without a club last summer.Sep 6, 12:43
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Seamus Coleman warns rivals Republic of Ireland will "never go away"
David McGoldrick's goal secured a precious point in Dublin.Sep 6, 12:42
Seamus Coleman "delighted" for David McGoldrick after first international goal
Fabian Schar had fired Switzerland ahead with 16 minutes remaining.Sep 6, 06:10
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Mick McCarthy heaps praise on "brilliant" Ireland after late Switzerland draw
David McGoldrick struck late for the hosts in Dublin.Sep 6, 06:00
The Match
Match Report
Fabian Schar had given the visitors the lead 11 minutes earlier.
Build-up
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Mick McCarthy urges Ireland to make life "unpleasant" for Switzerland
The two sides meet in Dublin on Thursday evening.Sep 5, 05:52
Ireland vs. Switzerland: Five talking points ahead of Euro 2020 qualifier
Ireland go into the game as Group D leaders.Sep 4, 17:10
Seamus Coleman: 'Ireland boosted by Xherdan Shaqiri absence'
The Liverpool schemer has made himself unavailable to his country.Sep 4, 10:41
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Jeff Hendrick happy to be back in preferred position under Mick McCarthy
The midfielder made his debut against Poland in February 2013.Sep 3, 11:29
Mick McCarthy "under no illusions" over difficulties to come for Ireland
Ireland are top of Group D with 10 points from their first four games.Sep 2, 16:32
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