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Coleman the latest player to drop out for Poland as O'Neill's squad stretched further

The Ireland captain joins a lengthy injury list ahead of tomorrow’s friendly in Wroclaw.

SEAMUS COLEMAN HAS been ruled out of Ireland’s friendly international against Poland tomorrow evening through injury, thus stretching Martin O’Neill’s threadbare resources further.

The Ireland captain will miss Tuesday’s clash in Wroclaw with a foot injury, joining a lengthy list of absentees including James McClean, Jon Walters, Harry Arter, Stephen Ward, Alan Browne and Shane Long.

Walters, who played the 90 minutes against Wales last week, has been released back to Ipswich, while Ward has also been ruled out with a foot problem and Harry Arter and Declan Rice are unavailable for differing reasons.

Coleman’s withdrawal offers Wolves defender Matt Doherty the chance to stake his claim for selection and add to his two international caps, although Cyrus Christie will most likely get the nod to deputise at right-back.  

Portsmouth midfielder Ronan Curtis, who has made a bright start in League One after his summer switch from Derry City, has been called up by O’Neill. 

Ireland are looking to rebound from last Thursday’s heavy defeat to Wales in their Uefa Nations League opener, with kick off at the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław at 7.45pm [Sky Sports Mix].

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    Mute Dan
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    Sep 10th 2018, 4:29 PM

    No reason for him to hang around. There are so many players missing that playing in this friendly is pointless. Better to give other players a go.

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    Sep 10th 2018, 4:39 PM

    Will O Neill be forced to play Matt Doherty now!?

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    Sep 10th 2018, 4:42 PM

    @Hugh Jass: it should force his hand but knowing o Neill he will probably bring o Shea out of retirement and give him start

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    Sep 10th 2018, 4:53 PM

    @Hugh Jass: will Keane call him a pr##k or a w##ker?

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    Sep 10th 2018, 5:07 PM

    @Ultan: Please tell that your surname is Fulton.

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    Sep 10th 2018, 5:22 PM

    Almost the hurling equivalent now of…..Sorry Poland, few of the lads are caught with injuries, working late, gone to a stag, have a wedding etc. so won’t be able to play that match. We might catch ye later in the year for a game! All the best with yer own championship!

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    Sep 10th 2018, 5:14 PM

    Might have to call up some amateur players and maybe a few of are futsal team

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    Sep 10th 2018, 9:15 PM

    @Kieran Fogarty: that just might be a slight stretch to far

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