Duo's lack of action not a worry for Kerr

Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr will turn to Damien Duff and Robbie Keane to kick-start his side’s World Cup qualifying campaign – despite the duo having less than two hours of Premiership football behind them this season.

Although Chelsea winger Duff has recovered from dislocating his shoulder twice in the space of six months last season, there is some suggestion in west London new manager Jose Mourinho is far from convinced about the 25-year-old.