Trap wants Canary on wing

Giovanni Trapattoni is planning to uncage his Canaries against England at Wembley.

Announcing an extended squad for Ireland’s hectic end of season programme, the manager indicated that he will opt for a 4-5-1 or, more accurately, 4-4-1-1 formation in the glamour friendly in London on May 29, with Anthony Pilkington making his long-awaited debut out wide and Wes Hoolahan getting his first start playing between midfield and the front man.

“The England game will be important for the new system,” said the manager. “I think we play one and five.”