Seamus Coleman injury not as bad as first feared

Nathan Collins could also feature for Burnley

4 September 2021; Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland in action against Ramil Sheydaev of Azerbaijan during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying group A match between Republic of Ireland and Azerbaijan at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The hamstring injury suffered by Seamus Coleman on Ireland duty isn't as bad as first feared and the Everton defender could even be fit for the visit of Burnley this weekend.

Coleman missed the Republic's draw with Serbia on Tuesday, having picked up the strain during the international window. But Everton boss Rafa Benitez hasn't ruled him out of Monday's game.