Miller and Long ruled out

Liam Miller and Shane Long have been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad to face France in the World Cup qualifying play-off at Croke Park on Saturday.

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Reading's Long didn't travel to Dublin for training while Miller has returned to Hibernian, with both players suffering from calf injuries.

Manager Giovanni Trapattoni is not planning to call up any replacements.

Scunthorpe goalkeeper Joe Murphy went over on an ankle this morning but is expected to be available for selection.