Phil Egan brings you Wednesday’s Football Daily, with Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson speaking ahead of Thursday’s Nations League clash with Austria at the Aviva Stadium.

Hallgrímsson confirms Sunday’s return fixture against Israel will go ahead in Serbia, discusses the impact on the squad, and welcomes Gavin Bazunu back into camp as Josh Keeley links up as cover. He also reacts to the prospect of further protests and calls for supporters to get behind the players.

Plus, Ireland U21s edge Kazakhstan 4-3 in a Turner’s Cross thriller to keep qualification hopes alive, and the Manchester City charges latest as the appeals deadline looms.

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