Keogh, Folan to start against Poland

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has named his starting 11 for tomorrow evening's friendly with Poland at Croke Park.

Goalkeeper Shay Given's set to start in goal, and will captain the side in Robbie Keane's absence.

The Italian has decided not to experiment with the line-up and has only made two changes, both of them enforced.

For the injured Aidan McGeady, Andy Keogh of Wolves will come in and will play on either the left or right flank.

Damien Duff will start on the opposite flank, while in the centre of midfield, Glen Whelan and Manchester United's Darron Gibson will feature.

Upfront, as expected the Big Target man from Hull City Caleb Folan comes in for the injured Robbie Keane and partners the in-form Kevin Doyle.

In the back four, Paul McShane starts at right back, in the centre of defence Richard Dunne and John O' Shea will continue their blossoming partnership, while Kevin Kilbane will start at left back.

The Irish boss indicated that he will make changes during the game with the likes of Keith Andrews and Noel Hunt almost certain to get a run in the green shirt at some stage.