McCarthy names squad

Mick McCarthy has named his Republic of Ireland squad for the European Championship qualifier with Switzerland at Lansdowne Road on October 16.

Birmingham City's Jeff Kenna earns an international call-up after almost three years in the wilderness.

Kenna won the last of his 27 international caps to date against Turkey in Bursa.

The Birmingham City captain replaces the injured Steve Finnan, with Jason McAteer out.

Andy O’Brien also returns after recovering from shin splints, which caused him to miss the 4-2 mauling by Russia.

Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2004 qualifier against Switzerland at Lansdowne Road, Dublin on Wednesday, October 16.

Squad: Given (Newcastle), Kiely (Charlton), Colgan (Hibernian), Harte (Leeds), Breen (West Ham), Kelly (Leeds), Cunningham (Birmingham), O’Shea (Manchester United), O’Brien (Newcastle), Babb (Sunderland), Holland (Ipswich), Healy (Celtic), Kinsella (Aston Villa), Carsley (Everton), Delap (Southampton), McPhail (Leeds), Kilbane (Sunderland), Keane (Tottenham), Morrison (Birmingham), Duff (Blackburn), Doherty (Tottenham), Kenna (Birmingham).