Long handed Irish debut
Reading striker Shane Long was handed his Republic of Ireland debut for tonight’s Euro 2008 qualifier with San Marino at the Serravalle Stadium.
With Royals team-mate Kevin Doyle and Sunderland forward Stephen Elliott out through injury, Long partnered Republic captain Robbie Keane in attack.
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