The Republic of Ireland’s Nations League match against Israel will proceed after a significant majority of Irish players voted to play. The decision follows domestic pressure for a boycott over Israel’s military action in Gaza, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn in protest against the killing of innocent people.

The match is being staged in Debrecen, Hungary, without Irish supporters present, and the return fixture in Dublin next weekend will be played behind closed doors. Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to start in goal, with centre-back Jimmy Dunne named as the reserve goalkeeper; Bazunu said his decision was based on personal principles and was not directed against Israeli people or the Jewish community.