Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the talking points surrounding the game at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Going for goalsRobbie Keane scored a record 68 goals in 146 appearances for Republic of Ireland before his retirement from international football in 2016 (Niall Carson/PA)Since the retirement of record goalscorer Robbie Keane in 2016, Ireland have been far from prolific. In their absence, Leicester’s 21-year-old frontman Tom Cannon could be handed a senior debut after helping his club win promotion to the Premier League. Sliding doors moment for SammieSammie Szmodics (left) made his senior Republic of Ireland debut against Belgium in March (Lorraine O’Sullivan/PA)In-form Blackburn striker Sammie Szmodics will hope to line up against Hungary knowing he could have been doing so for the opposition. Szmodics, who made his senior international debut against the Belgians in March, qualifies for the Magyars through his grandfather, but admitted earlier this year that Ireland was always his focus.

Source: The Herald June 03, 2024 15:38 UTC