Keane and Connolly up front for Ireland

The moment of truth for Brian Kerr has finally arrived as his Republic of Ireland team line up for the make-or-break Euro 2004 qualifier against Group Ten leaders Switzerland in Basle’s St Jakob Park Stadium.

Ireland, unbeaten in nine matches under Kerr since he took charge in February, need to win the final match of the campaign to at least guarantee a place in the play-offs, although their fate would also depend on Russia’s result at home to Georgia.