Trapattoni: McClean unlikely to start next game

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni will continue to exclude James McClean from his starting XI despite an impressive performance from the Sunderland winger in last night's 4-1 win over Oman.

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni will continue to exclude James McClean from his starting XI despite an impressive performance from the Sunderland winger in last night's 4-1 win over Oman.

McClean received the biggest cheer of the night at Craven Cottage yesterday when he came off the bench on the hour to replace captain Kevin Doyle.

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