McShane and Duff back for Cyprus match

Giovanni Trapattoni has announced his team to face Cyprus tomorrow.

Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is set to make his third senior international appearance, six days after starring for the Republic of Ireland XI in a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Also returning to the starting line-up is Paul McShane in defence while Damien Duff returns from injury to feature in his first game of the FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Republic of Ireland team to play Cyprus: Shay Given, Richard Dunne, Kevin Kilbane, John O’Shea, Paul McShane, Aiden McGeady, Damien Duff, Glenn Whelan, Darron Gibson, Robbie Keane, Kevin Doyle.