Whelan and McClean add to Trap's injury worries

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has a triple injury worry ahead of Friday's World cup qualifier with Germany at the Aviva stadium.

Glen Whelan, Sean St Ledger and James McClean will all be assessed today after picking up injuries at the weekend.

Whelan lasted only 20 minutes at Anfield yesterday when he picked up a hamstring injury while St Ledger has picked up similar damage over the weekend.

Sunderland midfielder McClean has reported a tight groin and will also be checked by medical staff today.