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Shay Given out of Republic of Ireland's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier in Poland

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given will miss his country's crunch European Championship qualifying game against Poland on Sunday with a knee injury.

Given, 39, was carried from the field on a stretcher after damaging his right knee shortly before half-time in Thursday's 1-0 Group D victory over Germany in Dublin.

He will return to his club, Stoke, and Newcastle's Rob Elliot has been drafted in as his replacement.

A Football Association of Ireland statement read: "Rob Elliot has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the UEFA 2016 European Championship qualifying game against Poland in Warsaw on Sunday, Oct. 11.

"The Newcastle United goalkeeper comes in as a replacement for Shay Given, who suffered a knee injury in the victory over Germany and will report back to his club for further assessment."

However, manager Martin O'Neill has been boosted by the return of defenders Seamus Coleman and Marc Wilson from hamstring and calf problems respectively.

Victory in Warsaw would see the Republic qualify for next summer's finals in France. They are already guaranteed at least a playoff place.