Staunton fields first Ireland team tonight
Steve Staunton will field his first Ireland side for the first time in tonight's friendly against Sweden at Lansdowne Road.
Tottenham striker Robbie Keane is also due to play his first match as Irish captain after he was confirmed as Kenny Cunningham's successor yesterday.
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