Aaron Connolly missed the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier tonight after reports of a positive Covid-19 test within the travelling party.

The Albion striker and Norwich City’s Adam Idah were removed from the squad to face Slovakia in Bratislava.

It is as yet unconfirmed who the individual is but a statement from the FAI shortly before kick-off confirmed it was not a player.

However there were reports Connolly and Idah had been in close contact with the staff member involved.

A statement read: "The Football Association of Ireland can confirm that a second member of the senior men’s international team backroom staff has tested positive for coronavirus ahead of tonight’s UEFA EURO 2020 Play-Off Semi-Final against Slovakia.

"The FAI employee had tested negative in Dublin on Tuesday morning but a positive result came from a test in Bratislava on Wednesday. He is asymptomatic and is feeling well.

"COVID-19 protocols have been executed and both UEFA and the HSE have been informed of this development. UEFA have also confirmed that the fixture against Slovakia tonight is not affected by this development. The Ireland squad and staff will be tested, as per UEFA protocols, in Dublin on Friday.”

Meanwhile, Alexis Mac Allister was omitted from the Argentina squad to face Ecuador in Buenos Aires for purely tactical reasons.