Duff back for Ireland

Caretaker manager Don Givens is hoping to temporarily divert attention away from the Republic of Ireland’s search for a new boss by fashioning a famous win over Brazil at sold-out Croke Park.

Givens welcomes back Newcastle’s Damien Duff for the first time in 10 months after a knee injury while a strong line-up also features captain Robbie Keane partnering Kevin Doyle up front.

Brazil’s stronger-than-expected starting line-up includes two Premier League stars in Alex of Chelsea and captain Gilberto of Arsenal, while Manchester United’s Anderson and Liverpool’s Lucas Leiva are on the bench.