Ireland face early Albanian onslaught

Ireland are facing fierce early pressure from Albania in their European Championship qualifier this evening.

Shay Given was forced to make a brilliant save in the 2nd minute as Ireland face earlier pressure.

Latest score: Albania 0 Ireland 0.

Albania: Strakosha, Cipi, Beqiri, Aliaj, Lala, Hasi, Klodian Duro, Skela, Murati, Tare, Rraklli.

Subs: Beqaj, Albert Duro, Dede, Bushi, Dragusha, Bellai, Myrtaj.

Rep of Ireland: Given, Carr, O’Shea, Breen, Cunningham, Carsley, Kinsella, Holland, Kilbane, Duff, Keane.

Subs: Kiely, Kenna, O’Brien, Healy, Doherty, Connolly.

Referee: S Farina (Italy)