Trap dispenses of old guard for Serbia friendly

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni today dispensed with the services of his old guard as he handed some of his younger players a chance to prove themselves.

Skipper Robbie Keane, keeper Shay Given, central defender Richard Dunne and midfielder Stephen Hunt have been left out of the squad for next month’s friendly clash with Serbia in Belgrade, although their absence does not signal the end of their respective careers for their country.