Republic of Ireland midfielder Fahey to miss Euro 2012

Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after picking up a groin problem.

The Birmingham City man has been struggling with the injury since joining up with the squad and took no part in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Former Derby County player Paul Green, who is presently without a club, has been called up as a replacement for the 29-year-old, and a spokesperson from the Football Association of Ireland confirmed the news.

"During the warm-ups at today's match, Keith Fahey felt something not quite right. He was scanned following the match," the FAI representative told the press.

"The FAI medical team have just received the results of the scan which showed unfortunately that his groin strain was persisting. The results were discussed with the player and he agreed that would not recover fully in time for Euro 2012.

"As a result, he is departing from the squad and Paul Green is being called in. Giovanni Trapattoni spoke to the player, who is very disappointed to miss out on Euro 2012, and told him that he remains part of his plans for the future."

Republic of Ireland have their final warm-up match before travelling to Poland on June 4 when they face Hungary away.