The FAI have insisted Richard Dunne received the "highest level of medical attention" at Euro 2012 after Aston Villa claimed his injury was mishandled in Poland.

Richard Dunne looks certain to miss Ireland’s opening World Cup 2014 qualifier against Kazakhstan on September 7 — presuming, of course, he opts to continue his international career.

CHELSEA defender Ricardo Carvalho believes the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as Chelsea coach would be “a real plus” for the club.