Six withdraw from Republic of Ireland squad

Six players have withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for their international friendly match with Serbia on Wednesday.

Wolverhampton Wanderers duo Kevin Doyle and Stephen Ward have both been ruled out through injury, while Stoke City's Marc Wilson is unwell and Burnley's Keith Treacy has a groin strain.

Norwich City pair Wes Hoolahan and Anthony Pilkington have also been ruled out with Achilles and hamstring injuries respectively.

The clash with Serbia will be the country's first since their elimination from Euro 2012.