Irish defender Dunne named as goalkeeper for Israel clash as Bazunu pulls out

Sept 27 - Republic of Ireland defender Jimmy Dunne has been named as one of two reserve goalkeepers for his side's Nations League clash with Israel.

• Dunne's positional switch comes about after Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad for the game over Israel's war in Gaza.

• The Irish team engaged in hours of discussions over whether to boycott the game against Israel, with a majority eventually voting to play.

• UEFA rules require teams to register three goalkeepers for Nations League games.

• The game takes place in Debrecen, Hungary on Sunday evening. REUTERS