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James McCarthy ruled out as Dundalk star joins up with Ireland squad

Gary Rogers has linked up with Martin O’Neill’s side as they prepare to face Serbia.

JAMES MCCARTHY HAS officially been ruled out of Monday’s Ireland-Serbia game, with the Everton midfielder still recovering from a groin injury, while Dundalk stopper Gary Rogers has linked up with the squad.

McCarthy had already been a big doubt for the game, having missed Everton’s last Premier League match through injury, and his absence means a fringe player could now be given a chance in midfield.

Stephen Quinn and Harry Arter started in midfield against Oman last night, and both will be hoping they did enough to earn a place in the starting XI to face Serbia.

Meanwhile, Rogers comes into the squad as third-choice goalkeeper, with O’Neill confirming on Monday that David Forde had withdrawn as he seeks to establish himself at Portsmouth.

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