European Championship
Jun 13, 2015 5.00pm
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  • Glenn Whelan 20' yellowcard
  • James McCarthy 30' yellowcard
  • Jonathan Walters 38' goal
  • James McClean 88' yellowcard
  • goal John O'Shea 47' (OG)
  • yellowcard Steven Naismith 88'

Martin O'Neill: 'No fresh injury concerns for Republic of Ireland'

O'Neill: 'No fresh injury concerns'

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is hopeful that he will have a full squad to choose from for next week's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland.

The Green Army played out a goalless draw against England at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, six days prior to their Group D meeting with Gordon Strachan's side.

Jonathan Walters missed out on a place in the starting lineup, while John O'Shea was replaced 20 minutes from time, although O'Neill expects both to be fit for next Saturday's match.

"Jon was just feeling it a little bit, but I think everybody's okay," Sky Sports News quotes him as saying. "John O'Shea's calf was tightening up on him, so I made a change there.

"It's something he's suffered a little bit from in the past and I'm hoping in the next couple of days he comes through that."

Ireland will also be boosted by the inclusion of skipper Robbie Keane, who will take part in training later this week upon arriving from his Major League Soccer exploits.

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