Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne has tested positive for the novel coronavirus following Thursday's 3-0 friendly defeat by England, officials announced Friday.
Browne, who plays for English second-tier club Preston North End, took part in the full 90 minutes of international action at Wembley.
He has now been isolated from the rest of the Republic squad ahead of Sunday's Nations League fixture against Wales in Cardiff.
England manager Gareth Southgate said midfielder Jack Grealish can play more often for the national team on the evidence of his performances in Thursday’s 3-0 friendly win over Ireland.
Posted by Sports Tribune on Friday, 13 November 2020
Browne was the second player to produce a positive test this week, with West Bromwich Albion striker Callum Robinson having to miss the England game following his result.
Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah were previously forced out of last month's Euro 2020 play-off semi-final in Slovakia after being identified as close contacts of a member of staff who later tested positive on the flight to Bratislava.
Meanwhile four more players were withdrawn on the squad's return to Dublin.
