Sunderland defender John O'Shea will join up with the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 squad next week.

The ex-Manchester United man suffered an injury scare and hobbled off in the first-half of his former's side win at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, provoking fears he would miss next month's finals.

But the 30-year-old aggravated an ankle injury he had sustained in the build-up to the final game of the season and scans have cleared him to join up with Giovanni Trapattoni's 23-man squad in Dublin next weekend.

Back in the fray: John O'Shea (top) will join the Ireland squad as scheduled after recovering from injury

A club spokesperson said: 'John suffered a knock to his ankle in training prior to the Fulham game, which he aggravated slightly in Sunday's game against Manchester United.

'He was taken off as a precaution and following positive results from a scan last night, he will meet up with the Republic of Ireland squad as scheduled next week.'

O'Shea, who has had a number of niggling injuries during his first year on Wearside, is one of Trapattoni’s most experienced players and a regular in the back four throughout their qualifying campaign.

The Waterford utility player will join up with the Ireland squad ahead of a home friendly against Bosnia.

'Ireland then play Hungary in Budapest before setting up camp in Poland where they will play Croatia, Italy and holders Spain.'

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