Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time for the friendly clash with Brazil on February 18 at Lansdowne Road.

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy and Nigeria boss Adegboye Onigbinde have named their strongest teams for the friendly match at Lansdowne Road tonight.

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy was giving few hints today on his possible 23-man squad for the World Cup finals in Japan and South Korea this summer.

The Republic of Ireland team to face Iran in tomorrow's World Cup play-off features two changes from the side which beat Cyprus.