Shane Long is out of the Republic of Irelands clash with Slovakia tonight at the Aviva in Group B of the Euro 2012 qualifiers, the West Brom striker picked up a light calf strain and will be replaced by Kevin Doyle.
Long will travel with the squad to Russia for Tuesdays qualifier.
Kick off tonight is at 7.45.
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In the other encounters in our group Russia host Macedonia at 5 o’clock while at the same time Androrra host Armenia.
Ireland, Slovakia and Russia are all tied on 13 points at the top of the group.