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The two Bluebirds suffered international misery last month when Russia ended their European Championship dream inside the Millennium Stadium.
And Ninian Park chief Lawrence admitted the heartbreak of missing out on next year's big European tournament in Portugal has caused a dip in their club form.
Since the decisive November 19 clash with Russia, 21-goal marksman Earnshaw has not scored from open play, while Gabbidon has played in a defence that has shipped 12 goals in five matches.
"The play-off against Russia took an enormous amount out of them because it was such a massive game," Lawrence told The Western Mail yesterday.
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