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Martin O'Neill Speaks To 98FM Sport

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05:47 23 Mar 2015


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Ever hear the one about the Irishman who fell down a hole?? It's not a gag folks!

Republic of Ireland midfielder and dead ball specialist Robbie Brady fell into a hole at Hull City's training ground earlier this month, injuring his calf muscle in the process.

Thankfully he was training with the rest of the Boys in Green in Malahide today ahead of Sunday's crunch Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland.

Irish manager Martin O'Neill feels set-pieces will play an important part in the match at the Aviva Stadium and he spoke after today's session to 98FM Sport's Stephen Doyle about whether Brady could play a part

Meanwhile, striker Jonathan Walters could still feature in the weekend's big game.

The Stoke City player has a fractured cheekbone but featured for his club at the weekend wearing a face mask.

An ongoing ankle issue saw Stephen Ward sit out today's session with Darron Gibson who has a groin problem.

James McCarthy was rested after 4 games in 10 days with Everton.


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