Randolph receives Ireland call up

Hammers’ goalkeeper Darren Randolph is set to start for his Ireland after impressing in his two Premier League appearances. Having joined West Ham in the summer on a free transfer from Birmingham, the 28-year-old gave a great performance against Bournemouth despite letting in four goals, He gave another confident display away at Anfield against Liverpool despite having little to do.

Irleand will travel to Gibraltar with Martin O’Neills men needing a win to keep their chances of qualifying for France 2016 alive. After six games, Ireland are in fourth place with nine points, behind Poland, Germany and Scotland.