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Robert Hynes

Republic of Ireland predicted team v Norway: How Boys in Green could line up

The Republic of Ireland face Norway in their final home game of 2022 on Thursday night.

Stephen Kenny host the Norwegians at the Aviva Stadium as they aim to rack up a couple of wins before the year is out.

The visitors will be without star striker Erling Haaland, but Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is expected to start the game for Norway.

READ MORE: Stephen Kenny focussed on here and now as he swats Euro 2028 talk aside

But Kenny has warned his players not to be lulled into a false sense of security through the Manchester City forward's absence.

Asked if his game-plan had changed as a result of Haaland missing out, the Ireland boss said: “I don’t think it changes that much.

“Norway have a lot of players playing at a good level, they are all good players. The highest profile is their captain, Martin Odegaard, who is an exceptional player, for sure.

“They have players in LaLiga and other top leagues, so they have shown themselves to be a good team.”

Here's how Ireland could line up for the game:

Probable Ireland team (3-5-2): Bazunu; Collins, Egan, O'Shea; Doherty, Browne, Cullen, Molumby, Brady; Robinson, Obafemi

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