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Long left out of Republic of Ireland squad

Shane Long is not fit enough for the latest Republic of Ireland squad, but there are two surprise choices from Dundalk.

Shane Long has been left out of the Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifier against Austria this month.

The 29-year-old striker injured a hamstring in Southampton's Europa League defeat to Inter last week and will not be risked for the game in Vienna on November 12.

There are concerns over the fitness of John O'Shea, Stephen Ward and James McCarthy, who are among the players who will be assessed by Ireland medical staff next Monday.