O'Neill hopes Jonathan Walters will return to play for Ireland

Martin O'Neill is hopeful that Jonathan Walters is ready to continue his Republic of Ireland career at the age of 34.

Burnley striker Walters, who is currently recovering from a knee injury which has kept him out of the Ireland squad for Friday's friendly in Turkey, has seen fellow senior men Daryl Murphy and Wes Hoolahan announce their retirements from international football since the Republic's World Cup play-off defeat by Denmark.