O'Brien and Connolly get starting chance
Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has given a starting role to Newcastle United’s Andy O’Brien and West Ham United striker David Connolly for tonight’s friendly international against Turkey at Lansdowne Road (kick-off 7.30pm).
O’Brien will earn his eighth senior cap as he partners Gary Breen in the centre of the Irish defence in the absence of Kenny Cunningham.