Trapattoni undecided on McGeady or Lawrence

Giovanni Trapattoni will leave it until shortly before kick-off in the World Cup play-off with France before making a decision on whether to start Aiden McGeady or Liam Lawrence on the right side of midfield.

Lawrence had been favourite to take his place in the starting-lineup, it remains to be seen if McGeady gets the nod or whether it is a tactical move by the Italian to delay confirming a decision.

John O'Shea will stay at right-back, with the Ireland manager resisting the temptation to move the Manchester United man into midfield.

Republic of Ireland team to play France at Croke Park on Saturday in the World Cup play-off first leg:

Shay Given, John O'Shea, Richard Dunne, Sean St Ledger, Kevin Kilbane, Aiden McGeady/Liam Lawrence, Keith Andrews, Glenn Whelan, Damien Duff, Robbie Keane, Kevin Doyle