By Martin
October 11 2007

Town goalkeeper Shane Supple says he is frustrated after being forced to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their games against England and Sweden next week. Shane: "I was down to play a half so it's really frustrating that I had to pull out, I felt some pain in my shoulder when I threw a ball and after having a scan our physio said there was no alternative but to drop out of the squad.

"It's a muscle problem and I need to rest it and get treatment here at Ipswich. Injuries are part of the game, I know that, but it's bad timing for me.

"Hopefully I will get another chance though. Being named in the squad has given me a real lift. It's my first call-up at U21s and while I know I'm not playing first-team football at the moment, it's the same case with the other young Irish 'keepers so places are up for grabs."

Source: Ipswich Town - the official website