QPR's Martin Rowlands has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendlies with Serbia and Colombia with an ankle injury.Midfielder Rowlands, recalled to the squad by new boss Giovanni Trapattoni after a four-year absence, has had a scan after sustaining the problem in training.

QPR's head physio Paul Hunter told the club's official website: "I've spoken to Martin and obviously he is disappointed. He's had a scan and we're awaiting the results from the Irish medical team."

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