McCarthy stays with tried and trusted

MICK McCARTHY will go with his regular centre-back pairing for the crucial European Championship qualifier against Switzerland.

As a result John O'Shea's impressive start to the season will not be rewarded with his first competitive cap.

O'Shea was named in yesterday's squad but McCarthy swiftly extinguished any hope that the Old Trafford youngster may receive a starting place, stressing that he was sticking by Gary Breen and Kenny Cunningham.

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