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James McClean is a doubt for March's Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Read back on all the sports news from this St Valentine's Day morning.

Ireland will be hoping James McClean can return to fitness quickly

James McClean a doubt for Slovakia play-off

James McClean has emerged as a major concern for Ireland's crucial Euro 2020 play-off semi-final with Slovakia next month after suffering a medial knee ligament injury.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

Championship wrap - McClean helps lift Stoke hopes

James McClean opened the scoring with his sixth goal of the season as Stoke boosted their Championship survival hopes with a 3-1 win at home to relegation rivals Charlton.

Soccer • 08 Feb 20

'I'd be lying if I said that situation didn't cross my mind'

McClean eyes potential Northern Ireland decider

James McClean is loathe to look past Slovakia in late March, but should Ireland move into the final of the play-off and potentially face Northern Ireland for a place at Euro 2020, the Derry native admits that such a scenario would be 'extra special'

Soccer • 29 Jan 20

The Ireland international believes that the authorities have stepped up in recent weeks

McClean praises authorities as abuse lessens in England

In the past, they've been regularly assailed for their slackness in this area but James McClean has offered words of praise for the English football authorities due to their recently hardened stance on sectarian and racist abuse.

Soccer • 28 Jan 20

James McClean celebrates scoring Stoke's second goal

James McClean on target as Stoke beat Swansea

James McClean got on the scoresheet as Stoke City overcame Swansea in the English Championship

Soccer • 25 Jan 20

James McClean played 80 minutes of the match against Millwall on Saturday

Kick It Out reports further anti-Irish abuse of McClean

James McClean has received further support from Kick It Out, the group tackling racism and discrimination in football, after it said he received "anti-Irish and sectarian abuse" last weekend.

Soccer • 13 Jan 20

James McClean: "I appreciate the backing the club have given me since I joined in 2018 and it's reassuring to know that support remains."

Stoke describe abuse against McClean as 'hate crime'

Stoke City have condemned "discriminatory" chants aimed at James McClean and offered the Republic of Ireland international their full support.

Soccer • 10 Jan 20

James McClean was allegedly abused during Stoke's win at Barnsley in November

Barnsley charged over McClean abuse

Barnsley have been charged by the Football Association following alleged sectarian abuse aimed at James McClean during their game against Stoke in November.

Soccer • 03 Jan 20

James McClean has been a great start to life under Michael O'Neill at Stoke City

PFA offer support to McClean

Republic of Ireland international James McClean has been supported by the Professional Footballers' Association in England and want action to stamp out verbal abuse.

Soccer • 03 Jan 20

James McClean applauded when an announcement was made at the John Smith Stadium where fans were warned 'offensive behaviour is affecting the game and will not be tolerated'

Huddersfield to investigate abusive chanting of McClean

Huddersfield Town are to investigate sectarian abuse of Stoke City's James McClean which led to the match referee stopping play during the Championship encounter to address both managers.

Soccer • 02 Jan 20

Championship round-up: Irish trio on mark, Leeds go top

Republic of Ireland internationals Sean Maguire,James McClean, and Callum O'Dowda scored for their respective clubs on a night when Leeds moved back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 11 Dec 19

James McClean met the press earlier in the week

McClean eyes qualification after difficult month

James McClean is hoping to end another difficult November on a high note by helping the Republic of Ireland reach the Euro 2020 finals.

Soccer • 15 Nov 19

James McClean trained with the Republic of Ireland squad in Abbotstown today

FA investigates abuse of James McClean by fans

The Football Association is investigating an allegation of "discriminatory behaviour" directed at Republic of Ireland winger James McClean during Stoke's clash against Barnsley on Saturday.

Soccer • 12 Nov 19

James McClean's Stoke are currently second from bottom of

Crouch: McClean took 'a lot of stick' for Poppy stance

Peter Crouch believes James McClean's stance on the Poppy "is an entirely different matter" from the racism suffered by England players in Bulgaria.

Soccer • 23 Oct 19

David McGoldrick celebrates his equaliser against Switzerland

McGoldrick: Ireland goal has been a long time coming

David McGoldrick picked the opportune time to score his first international goal and says Ireland's Euro 2020 fate is in their own hands after rescuing a 1-1 draw against Switzerland.

Soccer • 05 Sep 19

Mick McCarthy was happy to talk up Alan Judge's playmaking abilities

'Different class' Judge can give Ireland Shaqiri factor

With no Xherdan Shaqiri to worry about when the Swiss roll into town, Ireland boss Mick McCarthy is hoping one of his his own men can provide the X-factor at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Sep 19

It's fair to say James McClean and Darnell Fisher won't be exchanging Christmas cards as they clashed several times at Deepdale

C'ship wrap: McClean on target, Leeds return to top

James McClean was on the scoresheet but the Ireland winger ended up on the losing side as Preston took full advantage of an error-strewn Stoke performance to win 3-1 at Deepdale.

Soccer • 21 Aug 19

Cyrus Christie's sister was the victim of abuse during Fulham's match with Barnsley

Kick It Out condemn abuse against Christie and McClean

Kick It Out has condemned a number of incidents of abuse towards players, including Cyrus Christie and James McClean which marred the opening weekend of the English season.

Soccer • 05 Aug 19

James McClean believes he is treated differently to Raheem Sterling

'I'm a white Irish man. That doesn't matter to them'

James McClean has once again hit out at the "hypocrisy" of the English football authorities in dealing with sectarian abuse, comparing the authorities' reaction to his situation with how Raheem Sterling was treated.

Soccer • 01 Jun 19

The Ireland manager was in Trim for the launch

McCarthy hails Travers ahead of Portugal training camp

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is waiting on a number of players to finish their season, while he has been reflecting on James McClean's reaction to another difficult period in England.

Soccer • 07 May 19

James McClean has received a death threat in the form of a birthday card

McClean receives death threat in abuse-filled card

Republic of Ireland international James McClean has shared images of a birthday card he received which included a death threat and vile anti-Irish messages.

Soccer • 01 May 19

James McClean: "It's not just Declan, it's anyone else. If you're not proud to be here and we're a stepping stone then sod off and play for someone else."

McClean: 'If you're not proud to be here then sod off'

James McClean has reiterated his strong belief that any player not proudly committed to the Republic of Ireland cause can "sod off and play for someone else".

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

McClean to receive damages as councillor apologises

Ulster Unionist Party representative Chris McGimpsey has apologised unreservedly to James McClean, and the Republic of Ireland midfielder is to receive damages from the Belfast councillor who falsely referred to him as a "super Provo".

Soccer • 13 Mar 19

James McClean taking action against Belfast politician

James McClean is taking a legal case against UUP councillor Chris McGimpsey in relation to alleged comments made on a BBC Radio Ulster show.

Soccer • 12 Mar 19