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John O'Shea will bow out with a friendly against the US

John O'Shea calls time on Ireland career

John O'Shea has announced he will retire from international football with the Republic of Ireland's friendly against the United States on June 2 serving as his farewell game.

Soccer • 09 May 18

John O'Shea: 'When you retire from playing it's a permanent retirement and there's no going back.'

'I still feel good' - O'Shea not ready to hang up boots

John O'Shea admitted he'll have to discuss his Sunderland future at the end of this campaign - but the 36-year-old Waterford man crushed any suggestion he's ready to hang up his boots.

Soccer • 29 Mar 18

Wes Hoolahan and Daryl Murphy may choose to make Tuesday night's game their last for Ireland

End of an era? 5 Irish players likely to retire

Tuesday night's crushing 5-1 loss to Denmark ended Ireland's hopes of reaching the World Cup in Russia and has probably brought down the curtains of the careers of a number of Irish players.

Soccer • 15 Nov 17

Denis Irwin in action against Liverpool at Old Trafford in 1998

5 Irishmen who left their mark on Liverpool v Man Utd

No Irish players will grace the pitch today but a rich seam of talent from the Emerald Isle runs through the history of this great rivalry. Here, we look at five men who made their mark on the big occasion.

Soccer • 14 Oct 17

Walters and O'Shea look set to be available for selection

Walters and O'Shea take full part in Ireland training

Defender John O'Shea and forward Jonathan Walters both took a full part in Ireland training this morning.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

Jonathan Walters pictured at today's session

Walters winning fitness battle as O'Shea sits out

John O'Shea sat out this morning's Ireland training session with a tight calf, while Jon Walters warmed up with the team.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

John O'Shea's current deal with Sunderland expires at the end of the month

John O'Shea's Sunderland future up in the air

John O'Shea is among a number of senior players not included on Sunderland's retained list in the wake of relegation.

Soccer • 09 Jun 17

Sunderland captain John O'Shea wants to see his side restore some pride after relegation

O'Shea calls on Sunderland to restore some pride

Skipper John O'Shea has challenged relegated Sunderland to restore some of their battered pride during what remains of a disastrous season.

Soccer • 30 Apr 17

Daryl Horgan will win his first cap if he features against Iceland tonight

Ireland v Iceland - Time for fringe players to shine

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill will get a better look at the depth of his squad against Iceland, though the opposition are in impressive form themselves since their eye-catching Euro 2016 performances.

Soccer • 28 Mar 17

Gareth Bale was booked for this challenge

O'Shea feels 'lucky' to avoid Coleman fate

John O'Shea believes he was fortunate not to suffer the same fate as Seamus Coleman after finding himself on the wrong end of a Gareth Bale challenge.

Soccer • 26 Mar 17

Neil Taylor is sent off by referee Nicola Rizzoli

Taylor's tears for stricken Coleman

Shane Long believes there was no intent on the part of Neil Taylor in his leg-breaking challenge on Séamus Coleman, insisting the Welsh defender was in an emotional state after the incident.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

Ward happy to keep Bale under wraps

Stephen Ward declared himself satisfied that Ireland were able to keep Gareth Bale under control after the Wales star failed to impose himself during the stalemate at the Aviva.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

John O'Shea: 'We probably didn't have enough good chances'

O'Shea: Ireland 'disappointed' with Wales draw

John O'Shea says Ireland are "disappointed" that they failed to claim the three points after their scoreless World Cup qualifier draw with Wales in Dublin.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

James McCarthy pulled out in the warm-up

McCarthy out after breaking down in warm-up

James McCarthy is out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Wales at the Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

John O'Shea in action for Ireland against Belgium at last year's Euros in France

O'Shea: Wales are more than a one-man team

John O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland not to be blinded by Gareth Bale's superstar status and reminded his team mates that Wales aren't a one-man team.

Soccer • 22 Mar 17

Richard Keogh and John O'Shea will be hoping to feature in Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifier against Wales

Battle on to replace injured Duffy for Wales qualifier

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is facing a defensive dilemma for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Wales after Shane Duffy underwent surgery on Tuesday.

Soccer • 07 Mar 17

Cyrus Christie is an injury concern for Ireland's clash with Austria

New Cyrus Christie injury concern for Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has been handed another injury headache after defender Cyrus Christie came off injured during Derby Country's league clash with Wolves.

Soccer • 05 Nov 16

Daryl Murphy wheels away in celebration with John O'Shea (L) and Stephen Quinn

O'Shea hails impact of Ireland's super subs

John O'Shea said substitutes Stephen Quinn and Daryl Murphy turned the tide for the Republic of Ireland after they launched their World Cup qualifying campaign with a battling point in Serbia.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Seamus Coleman is on track to be fit for Ireland

Boost for Ireland as Coleman and O'Shea train

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill was handed a boost on Friday morning when key defenders Seamus Coleman and John O'Shea trained ahead of Monday night's World Cup qualifier in Serbia.

Soccer • 02 Sep 16

Darren Randolph wants Ireland to build on what they achieved at the Euros

Randolph wants Ireland to build on Euro 2016

Darren Randolph has urged his Republic of Ireland team-mates to take the confidence they gained at Euro 2016 into the quest for World Cup qualification at the dawn of a new era.

Soccer • 01 Sep 16

John O'Shea consoles Robbie Brady at the final whistle

O'Shea takes heart from making Irish fans proud

John O'Shea said the Republic of Ireland will take great heart from giving the supporters something to be proud of after they bowed out of Euro 2016 against France on Sunday afternoon.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

O'Shea still believes Ireland can qualify for the knockout stages

Skipper O'Shea laments Ireland's vulnerabilty

John O'Shea conceded that Ireland's inability to make their possession count left them open to the rapier-like counter-attacks that gave Belgium a 3-0 victory at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

O'Shea has faced the cream of Belgium's attacking talent in the Premier League

O'Shea wary of Belgian strength in depth

John O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland that Belgium will be a major threat to their Euro 2016 hopes whichever weapons coach Marc Wilmots produces from his armoury.