Don Givens has made two changes to his Ireland Under-21 squad for Friday's clash with Belgium at Terryland Park, kick-off 7.30pm.
Darron Gibson (knee) and Jay Tabb (hernia) are replaced by UCD's Gary Dicker and Anthony Stokes of Falkirk.
Victory over Belgium would guarantee Ireland top spot in their group, advancing them to a two-legged play-off in October.
The winner of that tie will join six other nations and hosts Holland in next year's European Championship Finals.
UEFA Under-21 Championship Qualifier Group Four:
Republic of Ireland v Belgium, Friday 1 September, Terryland Park, Galway (7.30pm).
Colin Doyle (Birmingham City), Darren Quigley (UCD), Kevin Foley (Luton Town), Paul McShane (West Bromwich Albion), Alex Bruce (Ipswich Town), Marcos Painter (Birmingham City), Darren O'Dea (Celtic), Glenn Whelan (Sheffield Wednesday), Willo Flood (Cardiff City), Paul Keegan (Drogheda United), Michael Timlin (Fulham), Gary Dicker (UCD), Kevin Deery (Derry City), Anthony Stokes (Falkirk), Roy O'Donovan (Cork City), Andy Keogh (Scunthorpe United), Stephen Ward (Bohemians), Terry Dixon (Tottenham Hotspur).
