Ireland striker: ‘You ask me how I deal with it. I locked it away. That’s how I deal with it’

It’s been a mixed bag over the years with delight and disappointment equally spread

Martin O’Neill’s men just one game away from qualifying for a first World Cup in 15 years

Hendrick sat out training for a third day while Stephen Ward is nursing a knee injury

Ireland winger free to play in next month’s World Cup playoffs after being cleared by Fifa

Burnley manager says that the striker is building strength in his knee and could be fit

The 34-year-old Ireland and Burnley forward is currently sidelined by a knee problem

Meanwhile, Daryl Murphy is enjoying his new lease of life in the twilight of his career

Martin O’Neill’s side deliver another performance of limitless bravery and passion

Group D set for an intriguing finale on Monday with all options open

Real Madrid star’s injury causes concern in Wales but Roy Keane plays down significance

Meanwhile, Roy Keane took yet another swipe at Everton and their team of ‘scientists’

Wales will be without their talisman for their final two qualifiers including Ireland game

Ireland forward still believes his side can qualify for World Cup despite Serbia loss

Whelan and Arter make way as Martin O’Neill makes two changes for Serbia game

Winger Aiden McGeady may be needed to produce a moment of magic like in 2014

Burnley man has sat out sessions the last two days ahead of World Cup qualifier with Georgia

Manager Martin O’Neill is still confident the 33-year-old Burnley striker will be fit to play

All the latest on injuries, new signings and suspensions

Late penalty sees off West Ham as Leicester, West Brom and Watford win