David Meyler: Hull City and Republic of Ireland man sidelined

David Meyler has scored three goals in 18 appearances for Hull City this season

Hull City midfielder David Meyler has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a grade two tear of the medial ligament in his right knee.

The 26-year-old suffered the injury in training before Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Meyler has made 18 appearances for the Tigers this season, scoring three goals.

Steve Bruce's side are currently top of the Championship.