Shamrock Rovers return to European action tonight when they take on FK Ekranas in the Champions League second qualifying round.

The Hoops created history last season when they became the first Irish club to make it to the group stages of a European competition.

And Stephen Kenny's squad will be looking to kick off this year's campaign with a win against Lithuania champions Ekranas in the game which kicks-off at 8pm at Tallaght Stadium.

Aaron Greene (knee) and Ciaran Kilduff will not be available for the tie, while there are slight doubts over Ken Oman who suffered a dead leg after Friday night’s league game against Dundalk.

Commenting on the game, Hoops boss Stephen Kenny said: "We are very proud to be the league and the country’s representatives in the Champions League – the top club competition in football.

"Ekranas have won their league four years in a row, and they’ll have no fear coming here. But we have done well at home this season, and our aim is to continue that."

"The players gained a lot of experience in last year’s campaign and that should stand to us over the two legs."

"Our results haven’t been consistent lately, but we have every belief in what we are doing, and we have confidence going into the game."