Lawrence in starting 11

Liam Lawrence was handed the task of shoring up the Republic of Ireland’s right flank in their World Cup play-off with France.

Lawrence in starting 11

Liam Lawrence was handed the task of shoring up the Republic of Ireland’s right flank in their World Cup play-off with France.

The Stoke midfielder, whose only other competitive start for his country came in last month’s 2-2 Group Eight qualifying draw with champions Italy, got the nod ahead of Aiden McGeady.

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