Lucas Neill has suffered a minor setback in his bid to make a third straight World Cup after limping off in Doncaster’s 2-1 home loss to Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night (U.K time).

The 36 year old, who according to local reports was said to be in excellent form once again in his third game for his new club, felt a twinge in his hamstring in the 65th minute and came off out of precaution.

media_camera Will injury jeopardise Neill’s chances?

He’s set for a scan on Wednesday and is now in doubt for Saturday’s trip to Ipswich but the club is confident he’ll be able to return for the Easter weekend fixtures against Derby County on Good Friday and his old club Millwall on Easter Monday.

With only five games left in the Championship season, Neill will be hoping that’s the case as he tries to win a spot on the plane to Brazil.