UEFA TO DECIDE VENUE

may even end up playing them here. There’s a bit of work to be done after today’s meeting to work that out.”

Ireland finish their Nations League campaign home to Bulgaria in November, so it would be a case of reversing the ties.

Meanwhile, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and Derry City are awaiting clarity on the opening rounds of the Champions League and Europa League qualifiers.

The prospect of those going ahead in one or two ‘hub’ countries cannot be ruled out. Owens added: “It’s much easier to manage, saying these matches are played in this country on this weekend. We’ve been trying to finalise things with UEFA and FIFA. There’s a lot of thought gone into it.”