Kerr names team to play Bulgaria

Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr has named the side to take on Bulgaria at Lansdowne Road tonight.

Manchester United duo Roy Keane and Liam Miller will start in midfield as Kerr opts for a 4-5-1 formation with Clinton Morrison up front.

The United duo will be joined by Kevin Kilbane, Andy Reid and Damien Duff in midfield, with a back four of Steve Finnan, Gary Doherty, Kenny Cunningham and John O'Shea.

Robbie Keane will not play but is expected to be fit in time for next month's World Cup qualifiers.

IRELAND v Bulgaria: Given, Finnan, Doherty, Cunningham, O'Shea, Kilbane, Miller, Roy Keane, Reid, Duff, Morrison.