Under-fire Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton was forced to make major changes to his side for tonight’s Euro 2008 qualifier against the Czech Republic.
With 14 players unavailable, West Brom centre-back Paul McShane was handed his debut, while Birmingham right-back Stephen Kelly and Brighton goalkeeper Wayne Henderson made their first competitive starts.
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