After the setbacks, Shane Duffy hopes opportunity has arrived

Blackburn defender has reasons to be hopeful after Marc Wilson ruled out by injury

Shane Duffy set to make squad as injury keeps Marc Wilson out

Martin O’Neill puts Paul McShane and Alex Pearce on standby for Euro 2016

Marc Wilson ruled out of Euro 2016 through knee injury

Defender has not played in an official match for Ireland or his club Stoke since January

Martin O’Neill cuts four from 35-man provisional squad

Johnny Hayes, Alex Pearce, Paul McShane and Anthony Pilkington all now on standby

Callum O’Dowda included in 35-man Ireland squad

Under-21 and Oxford United winger’s club form rewarded with his first senior call up

Shane Long’s fine form the key for Martin O’Neill

Winger Callum O’Dowda gets surprise call-up to preliminary squad for Euro 2016

Harry Arter’s longer-term recovery is key for Eddie Howe

Bournemouth boss not sure if midfielder will return from Achilles injury before the end of the season

Stoke await news on Given groin strain

Ireland goalkeeper will be anxious to play again this season to catch O’Neill’s eye

Alan Judge’s summer move in doubt as leg break rules him out of Euros

Brentford midfielder had made late run for squad in recent Ireland friendlies

Brian Kerr: Special Cruyff personified Total Football

If the Dutch projected this iconic image, Johan Cruyff embodied their style in his very being

Martin O’Neill says places for Euro 2016 still up for grabs

Ireland manager says players in regular action for clubs will have advantage

Mark Wilson sidelined until April with knee injury

Irish defender injured his medial ligament, Stoke manager Mark Hughes has confirmed

Marc Wilson a doubt for Euro 2016 after sustaining knee injury

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says defender expected to be out for up to 12 weeks

Stephen Ward ensures Burnley advance into fourth round

Ireland player’s second-half goal against Middlesbrough first club goal in over two years

Gibson and McGeady to get rare chance for Everton in FA Cup

Ireland duo may be allowed to leave Merseyside as they push for Euro places

Euro 2016 draw: It cannot be as tough as last time out for Ireland

Martin O’Neill says he is relaxed about today’s draw in Paris

O’Neill says Ireland will not be digging in for second leg

Shane Long, Walters and O’Shea are all back in contention for second Bosnia match

Martin O’Neill: ‘With the fans behind us we’ll go and try to win the game’

‘Important to get the away goal, we’re obviously disappointed to concede so soon after’

Scale of Ireland’s task against Bosnia looks considerable

O’Neill stresses the key objective for Republic is to ‘still be in the tie on Monday night’

Brian Kerr: Martin O’Neill has big decisions to make

Ireland can get good result in Bosnia but only if they cut out basic errors

David Meyler ruled out of Bosnia play-off games with knee injury

Hull City player could be out until the new year after training ground tackle

Richard Keogh eager to play a role in vital Euro play-off

Derby defender says victory over Germany has bred confidence in Republic of Ireland panel

Martin O’Neill confident of squad fitness ahead of Bosnia clash

Stephen Quinn will miss out on next month’s Euro 2016 play-offs through injury

Jamie Vardy claims 10th goal of season as Leicester’s fine start rolls on

Tim Sherwood under huge pressure after Villa lose to Swansea; wins for Watford and West Brom

Martin O’Neill’s men now have momentum for final flourish

Glenn Whelan and Seamus Coleman expected to return against Poland

Shay Given ruled out of Poland decider with knee injury

39-year-old replaced in squad by Rob Elliot after being stretchered off in Germany win

Seamus Coleman unlikely to make Ireland squad

Everton full-back failed to make the bench on Sunday due to a hamstring problem

Martin O’Neill now has Georgia fully on his mind

Malachy Clerkin’s Republic of Ireland player ratings

Jon Walters puts club issues behind him despite not scoring against Gibraltar

Brian Kerr: Next two games will make or break Ireland

Martin O’Neill’s squad can still secure a play-off place if they beat Gibraltar and Georgia

Roy Keane and Ireland taking nothing for granted

Assistant-manager says Gibraltar capable of causing the Republic problems

Stoke reject Norwich bid for Jon Walters

Improved offer may see transfer go through as Xheridan Shaqiri makes presence felt

O’Neill’s frustration over McGeady’s lingering hamstring injury

Manager, who told the winger to get fully fit, says players must take responsibility

Defenders’ lack of playing time concerns O’Neill

Many of the players named in provisional 37-man squad aren’t starting for their clubs

Brian Kerr: Scotland not an exceptional side but we need to get it right

Pace and tempo will be the factors that decide crunch tie, much like in Glasgow

Hoolahan and McGeady the key men who can cause Scotland problems

Draw with England proves the overall plan and shape of team should be up to the test

Ireland and England draw a blank as friendly fails to fire

Martin O’Neill’s side with the best of the few chances created at the Aviva

Republic of Ireland 0-0 England: player ratings

Marc Wilson and Robbie Brady were the standouts in a dull affair

Marc Wilson is clear about the objectives of Scotland mission

Ahead of Sunday week’s clash defender keeps repeating three points mantra

Icelandic recovery the post-season cure for Marc Wilson

Stoke defender hopes to remain a centre-back for Ireland

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