Reid and O'Brien ruled out of Irish squad

Andy Reid and Joey O'Brien have both withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for next week's international against Brazil at Croke Park.

Sunderland's new £4million midfielder has been forced to pull out of the squad due to a knee injury.

O'Brien picked up a hamstring injury in Bolton Wanderers' scoreless draw with Fulham during the week.

Caretaker manager Don Givens has drafted in Wolverhampton Wanderers duo Kevin Foley and Darren Potter as replacements.