Andrew Omobamidele was handed his first Republic of Ireland start for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Serbia at the Aviva Stadium.
The young Norwich defender came on as a substitute in last week's 2-1 defeat in Portugal following an injury to Dara O'Shea, who has been ruled out for four to six months with a fractured ankle.
The 19-year-old Omobamidele sat out Saturday's game against Azerbaijan but returns to the heart of the defence to play alongside Shane Duffy and John Egan. Ireland captain Seamus Coleman played in the three-man defence on Saturday, however, he has been ruled out injured along with striker Aaron Connolly.
Matt Doherty and James McClean look likely to play as wing-backs on the right and left flank respectively, while Jeff Hendrick and Jamie McGrath return to the team in midfield to play alongside Josh Cullen.
Alan Browne also comes into the side with Adam Idah leading the line for Ireland.
Callum Robinson is again on the bench, as is Liam Scales who would make his senior international debut if he makes an appearance.
Serbia, as expected, have named a very attacking side, coming to Dublin looking for all three points, with their talismanic striker Aleksandar Mitrović set to start.
The Fulham forward was considered a doubt having picked up a head injury in Saturday's win over Luxembourg.
Captain Dušan Tadić, Manchester City €70m target Dušan Vlahović and attacking midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić all start in what is a very forward-thinking side.
Republic of Ireland: Gavin Bazunu; Shane Duffy, John Egan, Andrew Omobamidele; Matt Doherty, Josh Cullen,Jamie McGrath, Jeff Hendrick, James McClean; Alan Browne, Adam Idah
Subs: Caoimhin Kelher, James Talbot, Ryan Manning, Conor Hourihane, Troy Parrott, Callum Robinson, Cyrus Christie, Daryl Horgan, Jayson Muumby, James Collins, Harry Arter, Liam Scales
Serbia: Predrag Rajković; Strahinja Pavlović, Nikola Milenković, Nemanja Gudelj, Aleksandar Mitrović, Dušan Tadić, Miloš Veljković, Filip Kostić, Dušan Vlahović, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Filip Djuričić
Subs: Marko Dmitrović (GK), Mile Svilar, Filip Mladenović, Ivan Ilić, Nemanja Maksimović, Nemanja Radonjić, Luka Jović, Stefan Mitrović, Uroš Račić, Saša Lukić, Mihailo Ristić, Darko Lazović
