Sunday 26 March 2017 13:49, UK
Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has had surgery in Dublin after suffering a broken leg on Friday.
The 28-year-old Everton full-back was felled by a poor challenge from Wales full-back Neil Taylor during the 0-0 draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium.
Taylor was given a straight red card for the challenge, which left Coleman in clear distress and cast a pall over the remainder of the World Cup Qualifier.
Coleman was visited in hospital on Friday night by Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill and his assistant Roy Keane.
The defender has fractured his right tibia and fibula, snd the FAI reported on Saturday: "Seamus Coleman underwent surgery on Saturday morning, under the care of the FAI's Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor John O'Byrne and Mr. Gary O'Toole, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon."
O'Neill said: "Seamus suffered a serious leg injury and has undergone surgery.
"He has had an exceptional season with both club and country, and he will be a big loss
"But Seamus is so mentally strong that, when he has fully recovered, he will be as brilliant as before."
FAI CEO John Delaney added: "Seamus has been a terrific captain for his country, and on behalf of the FAI Board and everyone in the Association, I want to send Seamus our very best wishes.
"We look forward to welcoming Seamus back to the Ireland team, following his recovery."
The Ireland squad will resume full training on Monday, 27 March ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Iceland at the Aviva but John O'Shea, James McCarthy, Glenn Whelan and Jonathan Walters are to leave the camp and return to their clubs.
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