Shane Duffy undergoes life-saving surgery after training accident

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery at the Mater Hospital last night.

Sat, 22 May, 2010 - 12:54

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery at the Mater Hospital last night.

The Everton centre-back was rushed to hospital after a collision with Under-23 goalkeeper Adrian Walsh during a match between Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland development squad, and the Ireland Under-23s.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Mater Hospital Person: Shane Duffy Person: Adrian Walsh Person: Giovanni Trapattoni Person: Gerry McEntee Organisation: Republic of Ireland Organisation: Everton Organisation: Ireland Under-23s Organisation: FAI

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