Jon Walters has 'no chance' of making World Cup play-offs, but Seamus Coleman not ruled out

Walters' knee injury looks likely to keep him out until at least Christmas.

Jon Walters has been ruled out of Ireland's upcoming World Cup play-off as his recurring knee injury looks likely to keep him out until at least Christmas, writes Stephen Barry.

Walters has only played 70 minutes of football for Burnley this season and his ongoing rehab after a recent "flare up" is set to be longer-term, according to Sky Sports.