Giovanni Trapattoni has left both Steven Reid and Andy Reid out of the Ireland squad to face France next month.

Liam Brady has warned France that Republic of Ireland do not fear them ahead of their play-off.

Bolton manager Gary Megson has urged Gary Cahill to turn down the chance to play for the Republic of Ireland.

Sam Allardyce has called for Giovanni Trapattoni to make a public apology to Steven Reid.

Glenn Whelan is hoping his performances for the Republic or Ireland will see him edge back into the Stoke line-up.

Bayern Munich have been handed a boost with the news star forward Franck Ribery will not need an operation.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Steven Reid has denied a fall-out with manager Giovanni Trappattoni.
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| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 14th November | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| 20:00 | Rep of Ireland vs France |
| Wednesday 18th November | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| 20:00 | France vs Rep of Ireland |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 14th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Rep of Ireland 0 - 0 Montenegro | |
| Saturday 10th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Rep of Ireland 2 - 2 Italy | |
| Tuesday 8th September | |
| International Match | |
| Rep of Ireland 1 - 0 South Africa | |
| Saturday 5th September | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Cyprus 1 - 2 Rep of Ireland | |
| Wednesday 12th August | |
| International Match | |
| Rep of Ireland 0 - 3 Australia | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denmark | 10 | 21 |
| 2 | Portugal | 10 | 19 |
| 3 | Sweden | 10 | 18 |
| 4 | Hungary | 10 | 16 |
| 5 | Albania | 10 | 7 |
| 6 | Malta | 10 | 1 |
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