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Richard Dunne looks set to line out against Russia
Wednesday, 6 October 2010
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has been handed a fitness boost with the news that Richard Dunne is expected to be fit to face Russia in his side's Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday.
The defender has been forced to miss training with the Ireland squad this week, however a scan today revealed no significant injury and the Aston Villa centreback is expected to return to training on Thursday.
Dunne has been an integral part of Trapattoni's squad and has played a central role in a defence that have conceded just seven goals in their last eight games.
Ireland have full points from their opening two qualifying games and victory against Russia and Slovakia, who they face on Tuesday, would give them control of Group B at this early stage.