The Republic of Ireland squad started their preparations today ahead of Sunday's European Championship Group D qualifier against Poland at the Aviva Stadium.
Stephen Ward is the main injury concern for Martin O'Neill and he was one of three players that sat out training. The Burnley defender has been sidelined for three months and has suffered a recurrence of an ankle injury so he'll be assessed over the coming days.
James McCarthy and Darron Gibson also missed training this morning having both played for Everton yesterday - Gibson complained of a groin injury and McCarthy has played four club games since the 12th of March which also included a trip to Kiev.
Aiden McGeady and Robbie Brady are both expected to fit for the weekend after recovering from injury. The uncapped Harry Arter linked up with the squad this afternoon along with Marc Wilson, David Meyler, Shane Long and Jon Walters who had to wear a protective mask playing for Stoke on Saturday due to a fractured cheek bone. Robbie Keane is due in from America this evening.
How things look in the Group after four games
Poland top the group on 10 points after wins over Gibraltar, Germany and Georgia and they drew with Scotland.
So that leaves Germany, Scotland and Ireland on seven points Ireland have won away to Georgia and home to Gibraltar and who could forget the 1-1 draw in Germany:
Unfortunately that was followed up with a 1-0 defeat away to Scotland so Sunday's game has become even bigger.
With all due respect to Gibraltar, the visit of Poland to the Aviva is the first proper home game for Martin O'Neill and one thing he did as Celtic manager was got Parkhead bouncing on the big European nights.
It's the first of four home qualifiers for the Boys in Green in 2015 with Scotland, Georgia and Germany all due here. Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has urged the fans to get behind the team this weekend:
