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Paul O'Hehir

Stephen Kenny gives injury update ahead of Ireland v France

Callum O’Dowda is in a race against time to feature in tomorrow’s Euro 2024 qualifier with France after shipping a groin injury.

But Seamus Coleman has yet to be ruled as the captain will get every chance to prove his fitness after sitting out the Latvia friendly with a thigh strain.

Norwich City forward Adam Idah has been passed fit after missing Wednesday’s game with a foot injury.

And Preston's Robbie Brady has been drafted in as cover for O’Dowda, who was the likely starter at left-wing back tomorrow.

Cardiff City ace O’Dowda has not officially been ruled out as of yet, but has it all to do to play any part.

Kenny said: “Callum has picked up a groin strain so Robbie Brady joined the squad last night.

“Adam Idah is fully fit, he is ok, he is absolutely fully fit and ready to go. He comes into our plans.

“He trained well yesterday and he has been playing consistently for Norwich every week, so he comes back into the squad."

Kenny continued: “Seamus is not ruled out. We’ll have to see how today goes at training.

“I wouldn't like to get drawn into percentages but, certainly, Seamus is a very good player.

“It's not so much his experience, it's that he's playing well himself at the moment. Experience is a factor, but his performances for Everton have been very good.

“For footballing reasons, he merits his place in the team because he has been playing very well for Everton and had an injury free run and been able to train regularly.

“He is the captain of course, but we have to see on that.”

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