Goalkeeper Shay Given who has been suffering with a shoulder injury will earn his 93rd International cap. With Damien Duff out with a hamstring strain Readings wStephen Hunt is the most likely contender for the left side position.
Most likely Republic of Ireland Team
Given, Kelly, Dunne, O'Shea, Kilbane, McGeady, Whelan, Andrews, Hunt, Doyle, Keane.