The 32-year-old was omitted from Hallgrimsson's squad for last month's 2-1 win over Finland and 2-0 defeat by Greece, and was also left out of the Icelandic manager's original panel for this international window. The Republic face Finland in Dublin on Thursday and then play England at Wembley on Sunday to conclude their League B2 campaign.

The result means Finland are relegated from Group B2, while Ireland must come through a play-off to remain in the competition's second tier

The Republic of Ireland Nations League squad is out, as Heimir Hallgrimsson looks to get some more wins under his belt

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he had no hesitation in recalling Matt Doherty into his squad after Seamus Coleman withdrew because of injury.

Republic of Ireland take on Finland this evening in their penultimate match of the UEFA Nations League group phase. The Boys in Green began their campaign with two defeats at home to England and Greece in September.

Heimir Hallgrimsson goes into his fifth game in charge chasing a first home win as Ireland host Finland in the Nations League tonight. Ireland came from behind to beat the Finns in Helsinki last month,