Northern Ireland's Chris Brunt has been ruled out of Euro 2016 after surgery on a knee injury.
West Brom have confirmed Brunt ruptured a cruciate ligament during the weekend win over Crystal Palace and is expected to miss six months.
And the 31-year-old, a regular during qualifying, will now be denied the chance to play at his country's first major finals appearance since 1986.
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill told Sky Sports News HQ: "It's very sad to see a player miss out on the chance to go to the finals given he's played so long in a Northern Ireland shirt.
"I'm devastated for him, and the rest of the lads will be, but that's the nature of football and we just have to support him at this difficult time."
Albion boss Tony Pulis told the club website: "It's a big blow for Chris and everyone is feeling for him right now.
"It will be disappointing for us not to have him for the rest of the season because he is a terrific player who gives the team great balance.
"But obviously it is made even more cruel because it has denied him a career highlight with Northern Ireland this summer."