Bazunu withdraws from Ireland squad for Israel fixture

Bolton's goalkeeper steps away from Ireland's Nations League squad before Sunday's game in Hungary.

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What happened. Bolton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League squad ahead of Sunday's match against Israel. The fixture was moved to neutral soil in Hungary due to the ongoing conflict.

• Ireland's Nations League game against Israel will still go ahead on Sunday.
• The match was relocated to neutral soil in Hungary due to the ongoing conflict.

Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel proceeds on Sunday in Hungary without Bazunu in the squad.

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