Duff injury a worry for Kerr ahead of final clash with Switzerland

Damien Duff is a major doubt for Wednesday's final World Cup qualifier against Switzerland at Lansdowne Road.

Damien Duff is a major doubt for Wednesday's final World Cup qualifier against Switzerland at Lansdowne Road.

The Chelsea winger hobbled off the pitch during Ireland's slender 1-0 win over Cyprus last night, and now needs a scan to determine the seriousness of the injury.

A win over the Swiss would see Brian Kerr's men gain at least a World Cup play-off place.

Meanwhile, England are automatically through as the best-placed European runner-up.

Togo, Angola, the Ivory Coast, and Ghana all qualified last night for their first ever World Cup.

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