Duff given go-ahead

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Duff given go-ahead

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Fulham winger Damien Duff has declared himself ready for action with the Republic of Ireland.

The 30-year-old was forced to watch on from the stands on Saturday as Giovanni Trapattoni's side held world champions Italy to a 2-2 draw at Croke Park.

Having required treatment on a calf problem, the former Chelsea and Newcastle man was deemed to be lacking the fitness required to face the Azzurri.

Ireland secured a place in the World Cup qualifying play-offs with the point on home soil and can afford to relax ahead of their final fixture against Montenegro in midweek.

Duff, though, is keen to be given a run out on Wednesday and has informed Trapattoni that he is raring to go.

"Damien Duff is with us and he said to me the injury is gone," said the Italian coach.

Duff could come into the side in place of Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan, who is set to miss the Montenegro encounter through suspension.