O’Shea likely to miss play-off showdown

STEVE BRUCE has revealed John O’Shea is likely to miss the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 play-off against Estonia through injury.

The defender was forced off in Sunderland’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa last weekend after suffering a recurrence of the hamstring problem which severely truncated his pre-season.

Last night Bruce said O’Shea will definitely miss the trip to former employers Manchester United on Saturday and added he will be out of action for up to three weeks.