No Ireland or Reid in Trapattoni's squad

There had been media speculation that Ireland would return for the February 11 match but City's in-form midfielder - who last played for his country in September 2007 - has decided to extend his self-imposed exile from international football.

Reid was dropped by Trapattoni for Ireland's friendly defeat to Poland in November after he had breached a 1am curfew three days before a World Cup qualifier against Montenegro.

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