Shane Long ruled out of Ireland internationals after positive Covid test

RULED OUT: Shane Long will miss the three Ireland games in the next week. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Less than two hours before the Republic of Ireland kick-off an international triple-header, the FAI have confirmed that Shane Long has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the series as he isolates.

Stephen Kenny's side are in Faro for Wednesday night's clash between hosting Azerbaijan and Serbia in the next six days.