Gerhard Struber clarifies Mark Sykes plan after injured Bristol City winger's Ireland call-up View Image

Mark Sykes will remain in Bristol over the November international break despite receiving a call-up to the Ireland squad, Gerhard Struber has confirmed, with the Bristol City head coach mapping out the Reds' plan for the injured winger.

Sykes missed City's 1-1 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road on Friday evening as a result of injury. Struber's side avoided extending their losing run to three matches ahead of the November international break as they shared the points with the Hornets, with Scott Twine's sixth goal of the season - an excellent first-half free-kick - cancelling out Marc Bola's opener.

The Ireland international was never expected to feature against Javi Gracia's s

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