Republic of Eire supervisor Heimir Hallgrimsson hopes skilled defender Shane Duffy will convey “metal and management” after being recalled to the squad for the forthcoming Nations League matches in opposition to Finland and England.
The 32-year-old central defender has been included in a 23-man group for the Group B2 fixtures in opposition to the Finns on the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 14 November and the journey to Wembley three days later.
The Norwich Metropolis participant’s solely look for the Republic prior to now 12 months got here in a 2-1 pleasant victory over Hungary in June underneath then interim head coach John O’Shea.
His spectacular membership type within the Championship has seen him regain a spot within the squad and his worldwide boss believes the 61-times capped defender can convey some qualities that the Irish facet was lacking of their win over Finland and defeat in Greece within the final worldwide window in October.
“I needed to see the upcoming thrilling youthful centre-backs so to start with we went for youthful gamers however I felt – particularly final camp and earlier than – there have been some areas we will enhance,” mentioned Hallgrimsson.
“For instance, we misplaced lots of duels, particularly in opposition to Greece within the first half, and his management, his character will in all probability assist us in that space.
“It is good to see what he brings in and I hope they would be the attributes he’ll are available in with, with management, a bit of bit extra metal and successful duels, particularly set-pieces, and so on.
