Handy Andy is Reidy, willing and able

THEY’RE already namesakes and roommates, and now Andy and Steven Reid could join forces to provide the definitive answer to Giovanni Trapattoni’s central midfield conundrum.

The Sunderland and Blackburn players are available for selection for the first time under the new Republic of Ireland manager and, depending on how things go here in Oslo tomorrow evening, could put down a significant marker for the World Cup qualifying campaign to come.

Most observers of the two players see an appealing and mutually beneficial contrast in styles, with Steven supplying the power and Andy the poise. But does the Black Cats star himself reckon they can complement each other on the pitch?