Staunton names squad to face Germany

Last updated : 22 August 2006 By Gerry Ormonde

Ireland lost 4-0 to the Netherlands at Lansdowne Road last week and have a tough start against the Germans in Stuttgart on September 2.

Manager Steve Staunton has welcomed the quintet's availability.

'I'm delighted to have the boys available to me after their recent injuries, they are regular members of the squad and it's vital that we have everyone we can available to us for this tough test,' Staunton said.

Left-back Ian Harte remains unavailable as he is still bothered by an injury to his left leg.

Republic of Ireland squad to play Germany on Saturday 2 September: Given (Newcastle), Henderson (Brighton), Kenny (Sheffield United), Andy O'Brien (Portsmouth), Dunne (Manchester City), Carr (Newcastle), Finnan (Liverpool), Kelly (Birmingham), Doherty (Norwich), Kilbane (Everton), O'Shea (Manchester United), Reid (Blackburn), Kavanagh (Wigan), Liam Miller (Manchester United), Douglas (Blackburn), Ireland (Manchester City), Duff (Newcastle), McGeady (Celtic), Elliott (Sunderland), Keane (Tottenham), Doyle (Reading), Morrison (Crystal Palace), Alan O'Brien (Newcastle).