Seamus Coleman leaves hospital today following a visit from President Michael D Higgins

Seamus Coleman is set to leave hospital today, it has been revealed.

The Killybegs man suffered a horrific leg break last weekend against Wales in the World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

"He's getting out tomorrow, I think," said Martin O'Neill yesterday.

"Seamus is doing much better. I went to see him again. He's in better spirits. It's as much to do with he's still got the family around - his brother, his wife, his mother and the youngster all keeping him pretty busy."

The Republic captain fractured both the tibia and fibula in his leg when he was tackled by Wales defender Neil Taylor.

O'Neill said Coleman's "strong character" increased his chances of making a full recovery.

"If anybody is going to come roaring back from this injury, it will certainly be him," he said.

Seamus even received a visit from President Michael D. Higgins during his hospital stay.