Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Staunton has announced that Liam Miller has been included in the Irish starting line-up for tonight’s friendly international against Chile after Steve Finnan failed a late fitness test this morning.
Staunton commented: 'Steve suffered a slight reaction after training in the Algarve yesterday morning, obviously we are disappointed but Liam (Miller) has had a great season so far and I have no doubt that he will relish this opportunity to start in tonight’s game against Chile.'
Miller scored his first goal for Ireland in a international friendly against Sweden in Lansdowne Road on 1 March. It was a fine effort from the Corkman, who picked the ball up on the halfway line and headed for goal to let loose a from 25 yards.
Republic of Ireland Team:
Shay Given (Newcastle United), Stephen Kelly (Tottenham Hotspur), Gary Breen (Unatttached), Richard Dunne (Manchester City), Kevin Kilbane (Everton), Liam Miller (Leeds United), John O'Shea (Manchester United), Steven Reid (Blackburn Rovers), Robbie Keane (Tottenham Hotspur), Damien Duff (Chelsea)
Kevin Doyle (Reading).
