Ireland v Bulgaria: Date, time, TV channel and more for the Nations League clash

Stephen Kenny is set to take charge of Ireland for the first time this week as they travel to Bulgaria for the Uefa Nations League.

With a trip to Slovakia for a crucial Euro 2020 playoff on the horizon, Kenny has named a youthful Ireland squad as he looks to put his stamp on the Boys in Green.

With the squad training in Dublin since Sunday, the former U21 manager will look to three points ahead of a clash with Finland next week.

Here's everything you need to know about the big game:

When and where will the game be played?

The game is set to be played in Sofia on Thursday, September 3.

What time is kick-off?

The game will get underway at 7:45 pm Irish time.

Is it on TV?

Manager Stephen Kenny speaks to the team (©INPHO/Ryan Byrne)

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 7 pm Irish time.

You can also follow updates with The Irish Mirror's live blog.

Virgin Media One will show deferred coverage of the clash at 11 pm, as well as highlights at 10 pm.

Team news

Under-21 starlets Jayson Molumby, Dara O'Shea and Adam Idah could make their senior debuts, but Millwall striker Troy Parrott has been ruled out with a muscle injury - Sean Maguire comes in his place.

James McCarthy looks to have shaken off injury and could make his first Boys in Green appearance since 2016.

Full squad

Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham United), Mark Travers (Bournemouth), Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool)

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolves), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion).

Midfielders: James McCarthy (Crystal Palace), Harry Arter (Fulham), Jeff Hendrick (unattached), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Jayson Molumby (Brighton and Hove Albion), Robbie Brady (Burnley).

Manager Stephen Kenny with assistant coaches Damien Duff and Keith Andrews (©INPHO/Ryan Byrne)

Forwards: Callum Robinson (Sheffield United), Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City), Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), Adam Idah (Norwich City), Sean Maguire (Preston North End), Shane Long (Southampton).

Betting odds

Bulgaria 15/8

Ireland 13/10

Draw 2/1