Martin O'Neill trims Ireland squad for final Euro 2016 qualifiers

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill has reduced his squad for the crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers against Germany and Poland.

The initial 40-man party has been cut to 27 with Ciaran Clark, Stephen Quinn and Harry Arter missing out through injury, while Marc Wilson will remain at Stoke for treatment on a calf problem before being assessed by Ireland’s medical staff.