Trap wants first leg of play-off away from home

Giovanni Trapattoni has said he would prefer to have the first leg of the play-offs in November away from home, but has conceded that the possible play-off opponents are "very strong".

The Republic's final World Cup qualifier against Montenegro on Wednesday will have no bearing on Ireland's play-off spot for the World Cup finals in South Africa next year, so Trap's focus is now on the play-offs.