Two pull out of Republic squad with injuries

Noel King will take charge of the Republic of Ireland team for the first time later today.

The caretaker manager has already been handed a couple more injuries to deal with ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers against Germany and Kazakhstan.

Stoke's Jonathan Walters has withdrawn due to a groin problem with Paul Green called in as a replacement.

Sunderland goalkeeper Kieren Westwood is also pulling out to undergo medical treatment and Bournemouth's Stephen Henderson has been called up in his place.