Darron Gibson is out of the Republic of Ireland 's Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland on Sunday . The Everton midfielder has been unable to train since joining up with the squad in Malahide because of a groin problem , and was withdrawn on Wednesday afternoon . A Football Association of Ireland spokesman said : 'The Football Association of Ireland today confirmed that Darron Gibson has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad to face Poland on March 29 due a persistent groin injury . Everton midfielder Darron Gibson ( left ) has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad . Gibson is struggling with a groin problem and was unable to train with his international team-mates . 'Darron will return to his club today for treatment . ' Gibson was one of three players unable to train with the rest of the party at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday , with James McClean and Stephen Ward battling ankle problems . Martin O'Neill 's side host Poland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday , kick-off 7.45pm .
Darron Gibson retired from the squad after being unable to train . The ##ron has returned to Everton as he struggles with a groin injury . James McClean and Stephen Ward are trying to resolve ankle problems . The Republic of Ireland focuses on training at the millennium Stadium on Sunday .