Bazunu and Knight start for Ireland

Gavin Bazunu starting against Luxembourg, with Jason Knight and James Collins also brought in

 Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Stephen Kenny has put his faith in 19-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu for tonight’s must-win World Cup qualifier with Luxembourg.

The Republic of Ireland manager has made the decision to drop Mark Travers following his full competitive debut in the 3-2 defeat to Serbia on Wednesday.