Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has announced his starting XI for the B side’s meeting with Nottingham Forest on Thursday evening.
Joe Murphy is in goal, the back four consists of Kevin Foley, Darren O'Dea, Alex Bruce (captain) and Stephen Ward.
The midfield line-up is Andy Keogh, Keith Andrews, Darren Potter and Wes Hoolahan.
Caleb Folan will partner either Shane Long or Anthony Stokes up front, however, the Irish manager is leaning towards starting Long.
Republic of Ireland XI v Nottingham Forest, Thursday, October 9, Dalymount Park, 7.30pm: J Murphy, K Foley, D O'Dea, A Bruce, S Ward, A Keogh, K Andrews, D Potter, W Hoolahan, C Folan, S Long/A Stokes.
