Giovanni Trapattoni has named a provisional 28-man squad for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming series of fixtures, with Ciaran Clark and Kevin Doyle both left out due to the fact they are facing surgery.
Ciaran Clark has warned his Ireland team-mates they will not be able to relax for a second as they attempt to dent Sweden's hopes of World Cup qualification.
Aston Villa remain in the bottom three after losing to Manchester City last night and manager Paul Lambert admitted a mistake by defender Ciaran Clark proved crucial in the build-up to Carlos Tevez's decider.
Ireland goalscorer Ciaran Clarke says scoring his first international goal was the best feeling he has had
Giovanni Trapattoni, Ciaran Clarke and David Forde give their reaction to Tony O'Donoghue
Goals from Ciaran Clark and Wes Hoolahan either side of half-time gave the Republic of Ireland a deserved 2-0 victory over Poland in Wednesday night's friendly international at Aviva Stadium.
Conor Sammon, Greg Cunningham and Ciaran Clark will start for the Republic of Ireland against Poland on Wednesday night at the Aviva Stadium.
Aston Villa's stand-in captain Ciaran Clark insists the players retain full faith in manager Paul Lambert and will reap the benefits of several experienced men returning to fitness.
Aston Villa central defender Ciaran Clark has reiterated his commitment and desire to play for Ireland.
Defender Ciaran Clark returned to Aston Villa hoping he has done enough to sow a seed in the mind of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
Ciaran Clark and Wes Hoolahan give their reaction to RTÉ's Adrian Eames
Ireland's Ciaran Clark gives his reaction to RTÉ's Tony O'Donoghue
Republic of Ireland international Ciaran Clark was on the scoresheet as Aston Villa eased past Bristol Rovers in their FA Cup clash at the Memorial Stadium.
Ciaran Clark has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly international against Croatia on Wednesday at the Aviva Stadium.
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Ciaran Clark is determined to seize his big chance to put himself in contention for the Republic of Ireland's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier in Macedonia.
Tottenham and West Ham United get the weekend's action underway at 12.45pm on Saturday, while it finishes with Chelsea and Manchester City on Sunday.
Giovanni Trapattoni, Shay Given, Seamus Coleman, Ciaran Clark, Keith Fahey and Gary Speed give their reaction to RTÉ's Tony O'Donoghue.
Seamus Coleman and Ciaran Clark both made their debuts for the Republic of Ireland, and goals from Darron Gibson, Damien Duff and Keith Fahey gave them a comprehensive victory at the Aviva Stadium.
Seamus Coleman and Ciaran Clark could be in line for their first appearances for the Republic of Ireland after Giovanni Trapattoni named them in a 29-man provisional squad for Carling Nations Cup cup game with Wales on 8 February.