Andy Keogh Says Hello

The 20-year-old replaces Wigan Athletic's Caleb Folan who injured his ankle during the first half of this afternoon's Premiership game with Fulham. It was a cruel blow for the 24-year-old 6ft 2ins striker who received his Irish passport on Wednesday and his first international call-up on Thursday.

Ireland B international Keogh was part of the Ireland squad for last month's win over San Marino and scored a 90th minute equaliser earlier today for Wolves against Sheffield Wednesday.

Folan is the only withdrawal at this stage from the Ireland squad but manager Stephen Staunton has an anxious few days before the squad reports to their Portmarnock base on Tuesday as Steve Finnan, Shay Given, Damian Duff, Paul McShane, Stephen Kelly, Aiden McGeady, Darren O'Dea, Ian Harte, John O'Shea and Robbie Keane are all in action for their clubs over the next 48 hours.