Bobby Robson's Ireland future

Sir Bobby Robson is considering whether to step down as as the Republic of Ireland's international football consultant at the end of the current Euro 2008 qualifying campaign. Sir Bobby has been a close link to current boss Steve Staunton.

Sir Bobby has missed a number of games as he battles cancer, and is to sit down and have talks with Staunton and Irish FA Chief Executive John Delaney.

"I'm fighting, which is as good as I can say," remarked Robson, in Dublin ahead of Wednesday's Croke Park clash against Cyprus and after watching Saturday's goalless home draw with Germany. "I'm fine, doing as well as I can, making progress, but delighted to come over for these two matches."

He added: "I've been on chemotherapy, so that dragged me down a little bit, and I have to think about the future.

"I'm here to see the campaign out. It was important I should come and I'm looking forward to Wednesday, and I shall certainly take in the Wales match.

"Then I will overlook it. I've not been told to stop. But it's something I must discuss with Stan (Staunton) and John Delaney, and see what's in store for me."