Martin O’Neill has delivered a very positive injury update ahead of Serbia game

Martin O'Neill has said both Seamus Coleman and John O'Shea are available for Monday's game away to Serbia.

There had been doubts over the defensive pair for the World Cup qualifier. Neither played for their club ahead of the international break, but took part in training over the weekend. The Republic of Ireland manager has said in his pre-game press conference that they are both fit for the game. "Seamus Coleman has played up to the start of the season. He got injured on the Thursday before the season started but he played against Manchester United in a testimonial so he has come back and he is naturally fit," O'Neill said.

"John has played too, it might be three weeks but he has played. He should be okay and I would have no qualms about putting players in in that situation."

O'Neill didn't offer any clues on what team he'll select for Monday's crunch game, but one would imagine Coleman is guaranteed to start. The Ireland manager may also reinstate O'Shea to the team, after dropping him for the Euro 2016 games against Italy and France. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/772490051712344064