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Euro 2016 heartache for Chris Brunt after serious injury

Northern Ireland defender Chris Brunt has been ruled out of Euro 2016. The West Brom player has h...



Euro 2016 heartache for Chris...
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Euro 2016 heartache for Chris Brunt after serious injury

Northern Ireland defender Chris Brunt has been ruled out of Euro 2016.

The West Brom player has had surgery on a serious knee injury, which will keep him sidelined for at least six months.

The injury occurred after he landed awkwardly in his club's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

After winning 54 international caps in over a decade playing for Northern Ireland, this summer's competition would have been the 31-year-old's first ever major tournament for his nation.

The news is also a blow for Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill.

"It will be disappointing for us not to have him for the rest of the season because he is a terrific player who gives the team great balance. But obviously it is made even more cruel because it has denied him a career highlight with Northern Ireland this summer," said West Brom boss Tony Pulis of the injury.

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