Dunne: Ireland unlikely to return in near future

Manchester City captain Richard Dunne says his club team-mate Stephen Ireland is unlikely to play for his country again in the near future.

Dunne: Ireland unlikely to return in near future
Thu, 26 Mar, 2009 - 12:37

Manchester City captain Richard Dunne says his club team-mate Stephen Ireland is unlikely to play for his country again in the near future.

The midfielder's international exile is continuing this week as the Republic of Ireland prepare for upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Bulgaria and Italy.

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