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title: "Long fit for Ireland weekend clash"
canonical: "https://readsouthampton.com/2018/10/11/long-fit-for-ireland-weekend-clash/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Elliott Cuff"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-10-11T19:06:44Z"
modified: "2018-10-11T19:06:44Z"
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# Long fit for Ireland weekend clash

Southampton forward Shane Long has handed Republic of Ireland a boost after taking part in full training earlier today.

The 31-year old striker was considered a doubt for ROI’s Nations League tie against Denmark on Saturday after picking up an ankle knock.

![Dan Mullan/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.cohttps//media.readsouthampton.com/readsouthampton/2018/10/1035034954.jpg)

However, he has seemingly shaken the injury off, and will be ready to face the Danes at the weekend.

That will also be a positive for the Saints, with the South Coast club set to face AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League after the international break.