Ireland out of Republic qualifier

Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland
Prague
Wednesday, 12 September
Kick-off: 1930 BST
Coverage on BBC Radio 5live & the BBC Sport website.

Stephen Ireland has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier against the Czech Republic in Prague.

Ireland flew back to the Republic on Sunday after learning of the death of his grandmother shortly after the 2-2 draw with Slovakia in which he scored.

Manager Steve Staunton has not decided whether to call up a replacement.

Kevin Doyle and Richard Dunne face fitness tests this week after picking up knocks in Bratislava on Saturday.

Defender Steve Finnan remains in Liverpool for treatment on his knee injury and a decision has yet to be reached on whether he will join up with the panel.

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