Ireland international Jayson Molumby following training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
A lack of capable midfielders appears to be the root cause of the Republic of Ireland’s struggles throughout the 2020s.
The uncompromising Jayson Molumby will immediately contest this thesis.
Dropped from the squad for last month’s opening World Cup qualifiers – a draw at home to Hungary and the disastrous loss in Armenia – the 26-year-old has been recalled ahead of Saturday’s game against Portugal in Lisbon following an injury to Jason Knight.
“Obviously I am playing in the Championship,” said Molumby after training on Tuesday. “It is not the top level. It is not the Premier League.
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