Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after being sent home with a groin injury.
The 29-year-old has been struggling with the problem since linking up with Giovanni Trapattoni's squad, but had to be sent for a scan after feeling some discomfort during the warm-up for today's 1-0 win against Bosnia.
Paul Green, who has recently parted company with Derby County, has been drafted in to replace the Birmingham City man.
A spokesman for the Football Association of Ireland said: "During the warm-ups at today's match, Keith Fahey felt something not quite right. He was scanned following the match.
"The FAI medical team have just received the results of the scan which showed unfortunately that his groin strain was persisting. The results were discussed with the player and he agreed that he would not recover fully in time for Euro 2012.
"As a result, he is departing from the squad and Paul Green is being called in. Giovanni Trapattoni spoke to the player, who is very disappointed to miss out on Euro 2012, and told him that he remains part of his plans for the future."
Fahey has 15 caps for his country.
Michael Penkman
