Kelly hoping Irish can create positive Macedonian memories

DAMIEN DUFF was flying and Richard Dunne was even firing shots on goal at Gannon Park yesterday but, even with good vibes and gorgeous sunshine abounding, it just wouldn’t be an Irish training session without fresh injury worries.

Seamus Coleman didn’t take part and it was later confirmed he will sit out the game.

The big focus is on Sean St Ledger who also missed the session with a knock to the knee sustained in training on Tuesday, with Darren O’Dea partnering Dunne at centre-back in his absence — something of a surprise for the many who thought that Ciaran Clark was first in line as central defensive cover.