Will be all about McClean's retirement for them, and maybe a relaxed party type build up after a disappointing Euros campaign. While the Greeks will be all business preparation leading into a big Euros qualifier for them against France.
https://www.irishpost.com/sport/kenny-names-24-man-squad-for-november-games-263331
James McClean set to link up with the squad for the New Zealand fixture at the @AVIVAStadium for his final Ireland appearance 💚 pic.twitter.com/3RLJwyNQ24 — Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) November 9, 2023
James McClean will return to the Ireland squad for the New Zealand friendly with the match set to be his 103rd and final cap for the Republic of Ireland with the player set to retire at the end of the 2023 campaign.
Republic of Ireland Squad - Netherlands & New Zealand
Goalkeepers: Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).
Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Festy Ebosele (Udinese), Ryan Manning (Southampton), Liam Scales (Celtic), Shane Duffy (Norwich City), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O’Shea (Burnley), Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Southampton), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen), Mark Sykes (Bristol City).
Forwards: Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town), Mikey Johnston (Celtic), Troy Parrott (Excelsior, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur).
Fixtures - November
18/11 - Netherlands v Republic of Ireland, Amsterdam Arena, 7.45pm (8.45pm local time)
21/11 - Republic of Ireland v New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm