Ciaran Clark ready to tackle Andreas Weimann
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark today insisted he is ready to kick team-mate Andi Weimann off the park to boost the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dream.
The Villa defender faces his pal tomorrow when Ireland host Austria in their World Cup qualifier.
In-form Weimann was a second-half substitute in Austria's 6-0 win over the Faroe Islands on Friday, but Clark is ready to do what is needed to aid his country.
He said: "Andi and I have had a chat and we get on really well but, if we are both playing on the day, there won't be any love lost.
"If he needs to be kicked, he'll be kicked."