Preparation for the UEFA Nations League clash with Wales in the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening continue, with head injury victim Callum O’Dowda the only reported casualty from Saturday’s draw with Denmark. Portsmouth striker Ronan Curtis has been summoned from the U21 squad to link up with the senior squad at the NTC in Abbotstown. News has emerged that the visitors will be without their talisman Gareth Bale, who has returned to Madrid because of an ongoing injury while Aaron Ramsey will also miss the match for personal reasons. .