Republic of Ireland U-21 boss Don Givens handed debuts to Liverpool’s Darren Potter and Paddy McCarthy of Manchester City for the friendly against the Poles.

Republic of Ireland U21 manager Don Givens has a full strength squad to choose from for Friday’s European Championship qualification clash with Russia in Waterford (6pm).

Irish U-17 manager Brian Kerr has named four newcomers in his squad to face France in two friendlies in Montpelier on January 24 and 26 next.