GAVIN Whyte is set to miss Oxford United’s trip to Ipswich Town as he will be away with Northern Ireland.

The winger has been called-up by his country for their final two World Cup qualifiers, at home to Lithuania and Italy on November 12 and 15 respectively.

United travel to Ipswich in Sky Bet League One on Saturday, November 13.

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The Tractor Boys' top-scorer Macauley Bonne has been chosen by Zimbabwe, but the East Anglian Daily Times reports the striker will not travel.

Captain Sam Morsy could yet be selected for Egypt's squad, while Bersant Celina is in line for a Kosovo call-up.

Whyte, 25, is set to be the only U's player chosen for this round of internationals, although Ben Davis is already away with Thailand.

It would mean both sides fall short of the three call-ups needed to postpone the game.

Whyte was also chosen for Northern Ireland’s qualifiers in September and October, but his only action came in a friendly against Estonia.

Ian Baraclough’s side are fourth in European Group C and cannot qualify for next year’s tournament in Qatar.

Whyte has played 13 times for United since re-joining on loan from Cardiff City in July.