Jon Walters running out of time in race for fitness

With some first-choice midfielders ruled out, David Meyler's return to training was welcome news for Martin O'Neill.

Jon Walters did not train with his Republic of Ireland team-mates once again as he attempts to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Georgia.

The 33-year-old Burnley striker warmed up with the rest of the squad at Abbotstown, but then went off to work with the physios.