Whelan sent off in Stoke’s Florida friendly win

The Irish contingent at Stoke had a mixed weekend as one proved a match-winner, another was sent off and a third was forced off injured in the Potters’ 1-0 friendly victory over Orlando at the Citrus Bowl in Florida on Saturday.

A first-half Jonathan Walters volley settled the match in Stoke’s favour, but Glenn Whelan was dismissed after picking up two booking in quick succession.

Marc Wilson limped off with a knee injury 10 minutes remaining, something that will concern not just Stoke boss Tony Pulis but Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni after the left back, who was omitted for Euro 2012, was included in the squad for next month’s friendly against Serbia.