Gibson named in midfield for Cyprus qualifier

Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is a surprise inclusion in Giovanni Trapattoni's Irish side for tonight's clash with Cyprus at Croke Park.

The 20-year-old partners Glenn Whelan in a new-look central midfield for the World Cup qualifier, while Paul McShane comes into defence for Steve Finnan and Damien Duff makes his first start of the campaign, replacing Stephen Hunt.