McAuley pulled his hamstring in a training session on Friday while Ireland captain Hughes is suffering from ahead injury. McCartney is yet to recover from a foot injury that has seen the fullback miss Sunderland's last three league games.

With his side struggling in their World Cup qualifying campaign, Worthington will be hoping to tweak his tactics and formation ahead of the trip to San Marino and a vital home game against Poland.

Ireland secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over San Marino in their last game and Worthington will be hoping that his side will be able to build on the result and put up a strong challenge for the two qualification places from the group.

Derry City midfielder Niall McGinn has been called up to the national squad for the first time following his impressive performance for his club, scoring nine goals since completing a move in January.

Johnny Evans returns to the squad following a suspension while Michael Duff, Chris Brunt and Sammy Clingan have recovered from their injuries and find a place in the squad.

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