Seems like it, and barring any mishaps will be ok for the weekend. But will he be picked?
JOHN OâSHEA will return from injury tonight to ensure the Republic of Irelandâs Euro 2012 qualification. The Sunderland defender has been on the sidelines for two and a half weeks after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring problem in last monthâs Stadium of Light clash with Aston Villa.
OâShea missed Sunderlandâs trip to former club Manchester United together with Irelandâs comprehensive 4-0 victory over Estonia in the first leg of their European Championship play-off.
But the 30-year-old is fit ahead of schedule and replaces injured full-back Stephen Kelly in tonightâs second leg in Dublin.
Black Cats boss Steve Bruce will be delighted at the brief length of OâSheaâs lay-off after fearing the defender would be ruled out of Saturdayâs visit of Fulham.
If OâShea can prove his fitness tonight, it will leave Bruce with a dilemma over whether to hand the Irishman an instant recall against the Cottagers or stick with Phil Bardsley, who returned to the side at Old Trafford.
JOHN OâSHEA will return from injury tonight to ensure the Republic of Irelandâs Euro 2012 qualification. The Sunderland defender has been on the sidelines for two and a half weeks after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring problem in last monthâs Stadium of Light clash with Aston Villa.
OâShea missed Sunderlandâs trip to former club Manchester United together with Irelandâs comprehensive 4-0 victory over Estonia in the first leg of their European Championship play-off.
But the 30-year-old is fit ahead of schedule and replaces injured full-back Stephen Kelly in tonightâs second leg in Dublin.
Black Cats boss Steve Bruce will be delighted at the brief length of OâSheaâs lay-off after fearing the defender would be ruled out of Saturdayâs visit of Fulham.
If OâShea can prove his fitness tonight, it will leave Bruce with a dilemma over whether to hand the Irishman an instant recall against the Cottagers or stick with Phil Bardsley, who returned to the side at Old Trafford.
