Ireland duo set to lose fitness battle as Hull gear up for final

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Hull City boss Steve Bruce admitted the duo don’t have much chance of winning their battles to be fit for the clash with Arsenal at Wembley on May 17.

McShane has been sidelined since he suffered ankle ligament damage against Southampton on February 11 while Brady has been missing since March following groin surgery. Bruce also has Scotland international goalkeeper Allan McGregor fighting to be fit for the final after he suffered three broken ribs and kidney damage against West Ham United on March 26.