Enda Stevens and Jason Knight set to miss World Cup qualifiers

Ireland's Enda Stevens. Picture: INPHO/Tomi Hänninen

Enda Stevens has joined Jason Knight as a probable absentee for Ireland’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers as the Sheffield United defender struggles to shake off a pelvic problem.

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny gave an update on his squad’s wellbeing Friday night, admitting the recoveries of his first-choice duo are “slow”.