New faces in Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has included six uncapped players in his squad for next week’s friendly internationals against Paraguay and Algeria.

Keeper Brian Murphy, defender Greg Cunningham, midfielders Keith Treacy, Keith Fahey and Paul Green and striker Cillian Sheridan, who have been taking part in this week’s training camp at Malahide, are among those to have been retained by the Italian.