Seamus Coleman will not play again this year after leg break horror

Distressed Ireland captain was kept calm with breathing techniques used in pregnancy after fracturing his fibia and tibia

Seamus Coleman, Ireland, Everton
Ireland captain Seamus Coleman is carried off the field after breaking his leg against Wales 
(Image credit: Paul Faith / Getty)

Everton defender Seamus Coleman is unlikely to play again this year after breaking his leg during the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Wales on Friday.

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