Wednesday 22 March 2017 18:51, UK
Everton midfielder James McCarthy remains with the Republic of Ireland squad as he battles to prove his fitness ahead of Friday's World Cup Qualifier against Wales.
McCarthy, who has been out of action since March 5 with a hamstring injury, warmed up with the rest of the squad at Abbotstown on Wednesday morning and was able to continue in the closed session in the afternoon.
Assistant manager Roy Keane admitted on Tuesday that McCarthy was unlikely to make the game, which is live on Sky Sports 1, if he did not train the following day, but Ireland have not yet given up on the player.
Manager Martin O'Neill and Toffees counterpart Ronald Koeman clashed last November over the Republic's use of McCarthy on his return from injury.
Seamus Coleman, Shane Long and Jonathan Hayes, who all sat out on Tuesday, were also able to take part in the full session.
James McClean was also back in the camp after being given leave to travel north to pass on his condolences in person to the family of close friend and Derry City captain Ryan McBride ahead of his funeral on Thursday morning.
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