With that in mind the likes of Andy Reid, Liam Miller and Graham Kavanagh could be expected to figure next month, although Sunderland's Sean Thornton will miss out as he is to be named in Gerry Smith's U20 World Cup panel this Friday for the championships in the Emirates.
It is unfortunate that the Czechs decided to turn down a substantial cash offer from the Merrion Square coffers of the FAI, but their spare date has been fulfilled by the Colm Miller-managed Canadians, who will play in Prague three days before they visit Lansdowne Road.
The FAI said no to the Czech's offer of an away game, as they wish to bring in much needed revenue with a home fixture in front of what can be expected to be a poor Dublin crowd.
Canada are currently ranked 83rd in the world and recently lost to Cuba.