Martin O'Neill will rely on Ciaran Clark to deal with fiery clubmate Mitrovic

O'Neill has insisted Ireland will not attempt to light Aleksandar Mitrovic's short fuse against Serbia.

Martin O'Neill has insisted the Republic of Ireland will not attempt to light Aleksandar Mitrovic's short fuse as they attempt to rekindle their World Cup bid against Serbia.

The 22-year-old Newcastle striker is currently serving his third three-match domestic ban on Tyneside after admitting elbowing Manuel Lanzini during the Magpies' 3-0 Premier League victory over West Ham.