Gilberto warns of Irish threat

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto has warned his Brazil team-mates to beware the apparent crisis engulfing the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their friendly at Croke Park tomorrow night.

Despite the withdrawal of star man Kaka, Brazil coach Dunga expects to name a strong young team to face the Republic with a near sell-out 80,000 crowd set to turn out in the hope of a famous win.