Ireland sweating on Walters fitness for Belgium clash


Football Soccer - Republic of Ireland v Sweden - EURO 2016 - Group E - Stade de France, Saint-Denis near Paris, France - 13/6/16 Republic of Ireland's Wes Hoolahan celebrates after scoring their first goal with Robbie Brady, Shane Long and Jon Walters REUTERS/Charles Platiau Livepic

(Reuters) - Ireland face an anxious wait over the fitness of striker Jon Walters ahead of Saturday's Euro 2016 Group E clash with Belgium in Bordeaux.

The 32-year-old was forced off with an Achilles problem in the 64th minute of Monday's opening 1-1 draw with Sweden at the Stade de France.

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