Irish defender set for spell on the sidelines after foot fracture Nathan Collins had been enjoying an impressive season at Stoke. By Paul Fennessy Tuesday 16 Feb 2021, 11:38 PM Feb 16th 2021, 11:38 PM 6,179 Views 0 Comments Image: PA IRELAND U21 international Nathan Collins is set for a spell on the sidelines. Stoke assistant boss Billy McKinlay confirmed to BBC Radio that the 19-year-old centre-back had suffered a fractured foot. Collins has had an x-ray after suffering the injury late on during a 4-1 loss in the Championship at the weekend against Norwich, and was absent from the matchday squad for tonight’s 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.