Staunton calls up young stars

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has promoted seven of Ireland’s promising young footballers to the senior squad for the trip to San Marino on February 7.

Darren Randolph comes in to cover the goalkeeping spot vacated by the injured Shay Given (groin). Out also through injury is Charlton midfielder Andy Reid (hamstring) and Reading’s Kevin Doyle (hamstring).