Depleted Irish squad flies to Denmark

A depleted Republic of Ireland squad flies out to Denmark today ahead of tomorrow night's friendly clash.

Sunderland's Paul McShane and Wolves striker Stephen Elliott have pulled out through injury, while Manchester City's Stephen Ireland is ill and Jonathan Douglas is reported to be on the verge of leaving Leeds United.

Nineteen-year-old Darron Gibson has been called up from the Under-21s as cover.