Evan Ferguson ruled out of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and the Netherlands

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of the two UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers against France and the Netherlands. 

The Brighton and Hove Albion forward sustained a knee injury in the 3-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday. Ferguson reported for international duty on Sunday but after assessment from the Ireland medical team, Ferguson has been ruled out of both fixtures. 

The rest of the squad will travel to Paris later today ahead of the match against France on Thursday, September 7.