Brazil announce squad for Croker clash

Werder Bremen defender Naldo ended a miserable day on a high note after being called into the Brazil squad for the international friendly against Ireland on Wednesday night.

Naldo was sent off as Bremen lost 2-1 at home to Bochum earlier on Sunday but was named by Brazil coach Dunga as the replacement for Bayern Munich centre-half Lucio, who injured his back in Friday’s 2-1 win at Hansa Rostock.