Frozen-out Reid not fretting over finals

SUNDERLAND midfielder Andy Reid, pictured, insists next summer’s World Cup finals are not on his mind.

The 27-year-old will be sitting at home on Wearside when the Republic of Ireland go into play-off battle with France over the next few days with a trip to South Africa at stake.

Reid has found himself surplus to requirements at international level in recent times after his much-publicised fall-out with manager Giovanni Trapattoni.

However, Reid said: “It’s not on my mind. There’s nothing I can do except perform for Sunderland.

“My problem would be if I was chosen, and then I would have to perform on an international platform.

“At the moment, I’m not in the squad, so if I did get a call-up, that’s when I will worry about it. Everyone wants to play in a World Cup, but it’s not down to me.”