REPUBLIC OF IRELAND assistant boss Marco Tardelli believes that Everton midfielder Darron Gibson could be ready to resume his international career.

The Irish midfielder has 19 full caps for his country, but made himself unavailable for future selection after being ignored during the Euro 2012 finals.

He was approached by Tardelli for this week’s friendly international against Poland after Hull City midfielder David Meyler withdrew from the squad through injury.

Tardelli revealed that Gibson turned down the offer, but only because he believes he isn’t fully fit after missing six Blues matches recently with a thigh problem.

Irish officials now hope he will return to the fold for next month’s World cup qualifiers.