Four withdraw from Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr today lost four players from his squad to face Turkey in Tuesday night’s friendly at Lansdowne Road.

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given (neck and knee), Manchester United defender John O’Shea, Birmingham defender Kenny Cunningham (groin) and Everton midfielder Lee Carsley (knee) have all returned to their clubs for treatment after suffering knocks in yesterday’s Euro 2004 Group 10 qualifier at home to Russia.