Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has been ruled out for the forthcoming EURO qualifier against Armenia this Friday, August 3, in Yerevan with a calf injury. He will be assessed at his club, Fulham, and if he responds positively to treatment, he may report for duty for the second qualifier against Andorra on Tuesday, September 7.

He joins Keith Andrews who is also absent due to an injury (groin).