Mark Hughes does not expect Shay Given to feature in Ireland's play-off

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has admitted he would be “very surprised” if keeper Shay Given was available for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2016 play-off as he awaits knee surgery.

The 39-year-old, who has 133 senior international caps, limped out of Ireland’s 1-0 qualifier victory over Germany on October 8 and is struggling to make the double-header against Bosnia and Herzegovina next month.