Jonny Hayes is poised to join Celtic after Aberdeen accepted a bid from the Scottish champions for the Irish winger.

Republic of Ireland U21 head coach Noel King has named his squad for a friendly international against Portugal at Tallaght Stadium on Monday, March 25 (7.30pm).

Scotland full-back Chris Paterson has not yet been ruled out of Saturday’s final autumn international against Canada, despite the facial injury which forced him off during the defeat to South Africa.

Scotland’s Euro 2008 qualifying campaign will kick off at Celtic Park - because Robbie Williams will be playing at Hampden Park on the same day.