Givens names unchanged side for Albania game

Republic of Ireland U-21 v Albania U-21

A crowd of only around 2,000 turned up for the European championship qualifier following the game’s switch from Flancare Park, Longford, to Dalymount Park in Dublin.

Two domestic league fixtures were also taking place tonight and clearly had an effect on the disappointing attendance.

Manager Don Givens opted to name the same side which drew with Germany on Monday in Cork as Ireland looked to get revenge after losing 1-0 to Albania in Tirana.

Rep of Ireland U21: Stack, Kelly, Capper, Cryan, Thompson, Miller, Butler, Barrett, O’Flynn, Thornton, Reid.

Subs: Byrne, Gilroy, Kohlmann, Kevin O’Connor, Connor, Hoolahan, Elliott.

Albania U21: Dine, Ndreka, Sheta, Teli, Allmuca, Bulko, Amarildo Belisha, Ansi Agolli, Ervis Agolli, Alikaj, Mansaru.

Subs: Rizvanolli, Osmani, Kaci, Muzaka, Tetova, Ballco, Makaj, A Belisha.

Referee: A Kholmatov (Kazakhstan)