Walters in pole position to partner Keane against Faroes

Having missed the squad session on the pitch, David Forde emerged from the gym at Gannon Park yesterday sporting a smile as sunny as the weather.

“I’ll be back training tomorrow,” said Ireland’s goalkeeper, who has been nursing a knee injury since the game against England at Wembley.

Richard Dunne and Marc Wilson, who made their international comebacks against Georgia, were also rested but assistant manager Marco Tardelli said they too will resume full training today with a view to playing against the Faroe Islands in Friday’s World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.