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.

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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Courts Soccer World Cup Qualifiers Place: north Co Dublin Person: Dunne Person: Richard Dunne Person: Stephen Ireland Person: IRELAND Person: Aiden McGeady Person: Shay Given Event: World Cup Qualifiers Organisation: Manchester City Organisation: Bulgaria Organisation: Italy Organisation: City

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