Ireland international Derrick Williams to miss World Cup qualifiers after surgery

Williams was named in Stephen Kenny's squad for the Nations League clashes with Finland and Wales in October

Derrick Williams, centre, of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring against New Zealand in 2019. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland defender Derrick Williams will miss the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Luxembourg in March after being ruled out for the rest of the season.

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has revealed that Williams will not play again this season following surgery.