Everton defender Seamus Coleman facing lengthy spell on sidelines after horror injury during Ireland vs Wales

Martin O’Neill described Séamus Coleman’s broken leg as a huge blow to the Republic of Ireland and Everton after the right-back suffered a horrific injury that overshadowed the goalless draw against Wales. Taylor tried to apologise to Coleman after the game but the Ireland defender had already left the stadium. Séamus Coleman broken leg sours Republic of Ireland draw with Wales Read more “Séamus has gone to hospital, it’s been confirmed by the doctor that he has broken his leg, obviously it’s a real blow to him. He’s having the season of a lifetime at club level, he’s a big player for us and a great character,” O’Neill said. It’s not going to make Séamus feel any better but Neil is not that type of player,” the Wales manager said.

The Belgian joined the Black Cats on loan at the start of the season, from parent club Manchester United. Januzaj spoke to the Sunderland Echo and said that it has been "very difficult" to move from United to Sunderland because it is "not easy" to make such a move. However, the Belgian's future still remains a puzzle, with the player himself admitting that he doesn't know where his future lies. Sunderland and Januzaj return to league action against Walter Mazzarri's Watford away from home at Vicarage Road.

Chris Coleman passes along well wishes to Seamus Coleman, and says Neil Taylor feels terrible about the challenge. Martin O'Neill somberly confirms that Ireland captain Seamus Coleman broke his leg in their draw with Wales. Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has undergone surgery on a broken leg as he faces up to a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Coleman, 28, suffered a double fracture of his lower right leg during Friday night's 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. We'd like to send our best wishes to Seamus Coleman following his injury this evening.

ARSENAL will fight bitter rivals Tottenham for Everton’s England midfielder Ross Barkley in the summer. GETTY Ross Barkley is a youth product of Everton's making his Toffees debut in 2011 The Gunners, regardless of manager Arsene Wenger’s future, see Barkley as a potential playmaker replacement for Mesut Ozil. Starsport revealed last month that the Everton midfielder, 23, is stalling on a new contract at Goodison.

The Republic of Ireland captain had his leg broken by a horror tackle by Wales defender Neil Taylor in the 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in Dublin. Southampton's Long was seen hugging Everton's Coleman and talking to him as he was tended to my medics on the Aviva Stadium pitch. "He is loved by everyone, he's obviously a great player and he is going to be a big loss. "Everyone loves Seamus and it's hard to see when he goes down but I am sure he will come back fitter and stronger."