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Rep. Ireland's Jonathan Walters returns to training ahead of France last-16 tie

Jonathan Walters of the Republic of Ireland (14) celebrates with Shane Long (9) as he scores their first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D qualifying match between Republic of Ireland and Georgia at Aviva Stadium on September 7, 2015 in Dublin, Irela
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Jonathan Walters returns to training ahead of Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 last-16 clash against France.
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Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 13:04 UK

Jonathan Walters has returned to training with his Republic of Ireland teammates ahead of the nation's last-16 tie against France at Euro 2016.

The Stoke City forward was not in the squad for Ireland's last two group games due to an Achilles injury, but has provided a boost ahead of Sunday's clash in Lyon.

According to Sky Sports News, Walters took part in a training session on Friday in Versailles, but it is not yet known whether he will be fit to play this weekend.

Meanwhile, Stephen Ward is a doubt after hurting his ankle in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Italy.

Jonathan Walters of the Republic of Ireland (14) celebrates with Shane Long (9) as he scores their first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D qualifying match between Republic of Ireland and Georgia at Aviva Stadium on September 7, 2015 in Dublin, Irela
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