Ireland, England get green light for European qualifiers

THE military conflict in the Middle East poses no threat to the Republic of Ireland’s European championship qualifiers against Georgia and Albania.

FAI officials confirmed last evening the games will go ahead as planned following talks with UEFA and the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Rotherham striker Alan Lee has been called into the squad for the upcoming games as Brian Kerr bolsters his striking options following the withdrawal of Clinton Morrison.

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