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Wes Hoolahan an injury doubt for the Republic of Ireland

Ireland's midfielder Wesley Hoolahan reacts after losing  the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match between France and Republic of Ireland at the Parc Olymp
Image: Wesley Hoolahan could be forced to miss Friday's clash with Wales after picking up an injury while playing for Norwich

Wes Hoolahan is an injury doubt ahead of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup Qualifier with Wales after picking up an injury while playing for Norwich.

Group D leaders Ireland face Wales in Dublin on Friday, live on Sky Sports, before hosting Iceland in a friendly four days later.

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However, Republic boss Martin O'Neill could be without key midfielder Hoolahan after the 35-year-old limped off during the first half of Norwich's home win over Barnsley.

"It's a thigh strain," said Norwich caretaker Alan Irvine after his side's 2-0 victory.

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"Hopefully Ireland will realise it's a genuine injury and he can stay here for treatment, although they obviously have the right to have a look at him if they want."

Bournemouth's English-born Irish midfielder Harry Arter celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth and W
Image: Harry Arter is also an injury doubt for Martin O'Neill's side

Bournemouth's Harry Arter is also an injury doubt after he was left out of his side's 2-0 win over Swansea on Saturday night with a calf problem.

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