Finnan doubtful

Soccer/International news: Steve Finnan is doubtful for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers with Israel at Lansdowne…

Soccer/International news: Steve Finnan is doubtful for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers with Israel at Lansdowne Road on June 4th and the Faroe Islands in Torshavn on June 8th.

The Liverpool full back, who damaged a thigh in Wednesday's Champions League final, will have a scan today. It has been speculated on Merseyside that he will require treatment for a month.

Brian Kerr has called Leicester City centre back Paddy McCarthy into the squad for Jackie McNamara's testimonial game in Glasgow on Sunday.

Stephen Kelly has withdrawn from the under-21 squad for the European Championship qualifier against Israel next week. The Spurs right back is replaced by Bolton midfielder Joey O'Brien.