Ireland to assess Kilbane injury ahead of qualifier

Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli has said Derby County's Kevin Kilbane will be assessed tonight.

Ireland to assess Kilbane injury ahead of qualifier
Wed, 31 Aug, 2011 - 14:52

Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli has said Derby County's Kevin Kilbane will be assessed tonight.

The full back is carrying a back strain and may be sent back to his club ahead of Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Slovakia at the Aviva.

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