Staunton set to name young guns in squad for America tour

REPUBLIC of Ireland boss Steve Staunton will give youth a chance when he today names his squad for a two-match tour of America.

Staunton’s side have a game against Ecuador at the Giants Stadium in New Jersey on May 23 and three days later they play Bolivia in Boston.

Birmingham City goalkeeper Colin Doyle, Sheffield United defender Derek Geary, Ipswich central defender Alex Bruce, Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy and Wigan hitman Caleb Folan are all in contention to land their first caps.

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