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Jonathan Walters has scored 12 goals in 46 caps for the Republic of Ireland

Jon Walters to undergo knee surgery

Jonathan Walters could be a doubt for the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup 2018 qualifier against Wales in March after Stoke confirmed he will undergo minor knee surgery.

Soccer • 13 Jan 17

Jon Walters celebrates his first goal since March

Timely Walters strike helps Stoke into top half

Two first-half goals lifted Stoke into the Premier League's top half as Burnley's rotten away form continued in a 2-0 loss at the bet365 Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Dec 16

Jonathan Walters hugs goal hero James McClean at full time

Walters: Two wins from two is job done

Jonathan Walters insists it is a case of job done after the Republic of Ireland took maximum points from their two World Cup qualifier games against Georgia and Moldova.

Soccer • 10 Oct 16

Jonathan Walters: 'There's lost of twists and turns, we knew that from the last group.'

Walters braced for twists and turns in tight group

Jonathan Walters is predicting a nail-biting race for World Cup qualification for the Republic of Ireland as their Group D campaign unfolds.

Soccer • 07 Oct 16

Walters gets his toe to the ball ahead of Guram Kashla

Walters says that the win is all that counts

Republic of Ireland forward Jonathan Walters has shrugged off a poor performance against Georgia - saying three points was the only ambition at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night.

Soccer • 06 Oct 16

A final embrace between Robbie Keane and Jon Walters

Walters hopeful squad can cope without Keane

Jonathan Walters has said that while Ireland's top goalscorer is bowing out, there is quality in the squad heading into the world cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 31 Aug 16

Jon Walters looks likely to miss Ireland's final group game

Walters 'very doubtful' for do-or-die Italy clash

Martin O'Neill has admitted Jon Walters is "very doubtful" for the Republic of Ireland's do-or-die Euro 2016 showdown with Italy, amid reports the Azzurri are set to make up to nine changes to their side.

Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16

Republic of Ireland assistant Manager Roy Keane at training today

Roy Keane: Ireland need courage and composure

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane says the players must show bravery and demand the ball in their final Euro 2016 Group E game against Italy on Wednesday.

Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16

It's 'looking positive' for McCarthy and Keane ahead of Sweden clash

Keane and McCarthy on target for Sweden clash

Martin O'Neill is hopeful of having Robbie Keane and James McCarthy available to him for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 opener against Sweden, but Jonathan Walters remains a significant doubt.

Euro 2016 • 10 Jun 16

Jonathan Walters going through his paces as the manager watches on

O'Neill waiting on Walters ahead of Sweden opener

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill is giving Jonathan Walters every chance of proving his fitness ahead of Monday’s Euro 2016 opening clash with Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 09 Jun 16

Robbie Keane was back in training with the Ireland squad in Dublin this afternoon

Gallery: Robbie Keane returns to Ireland training

Robbie Keane provided a timely boost to Martin O'Neill by returning to training on Sunday in Dublin.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jun 16

Jon Walters scored some crucial goals in qualifying

Euro 2016 fears eased for Walters after op

Republic of Ireland striker Jonathan Walters is confident of being fit for Euro 2016 after undergoing a minor knee operation yesterday.

Soccer • 31 Mar 16

Jonathan Walters (R) celebrates with Marko Arnautovic

Irish Abroad: Jonathan Walters back in the groove

A comprehensive guide to how Irish players overseas fared this weekend.

Soccer • 21 Mar 16

Jonathan Walters in pre-season action for Stoke

Hughes expects focus from wantaway Walters

Stoke boss Mark Hughes is confident Jonathan Walters' professionalism will shine through now the transfer window has closed with him still at the Britannia Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Sep 15

Walter's 69th-minute goal finally saw off Georgia at the Aviva Stadium

Walters: Ireland 'a million miles' from Euros

Despite firing Ireland firmly into the race for Euro 2016 qualification, Jonathan Walters has said the side are still "a million miles" from making it to France.

Soccer • 08 Sep 15

Jonathan Walters with Ireland and Stoke team mate Glenn Whelan

Transfer news: Norwich reportedly in for Walters

Stoke have rejected a bid from Norwich for Republic of Ireland international Jonathan Walters, it is understood.

Soccer • 21 Aug 15

Jonathan Walters scores the first of his three goals

Jon Walters bags treble to send QPR packing

Republic of Ireland striker Jonathan Walters hit a hat-trick to inspire Stoke to a 3-1 win over QPR, who have yet to earn a single away point this season.

Soccer • 31 Jan 15

Joey O'Brien (c) is congratulated by Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan after grabbing the West Ham leveller

West Ham and Stoke share the spoils

Irish internationals Jon Walters and Joey O'Brien were on the mark as West Ham and Stoke played out a 1-1 draw at Upton Park.

Soccer • 19 Nov 12

Walters: Euro failure can drive us on

The bitter disappointment of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 campaign has made the squad more determined than ever to qualify for another international tournament, according to Stoke striker Jonathan Walters.

Soccer • 05 Sep 12

Jonathan Walters