Stephen Kenny calls in the old guard as Ireland take on Qatar in Hungary

The Republic of Ireland manager has named a far more experienced line-up for tonight's clash in Debrecen where he will be hoping for a first win at the eleventh attempt

Republic of Ireland players, including Shane Long, Ronan Curtis, and James McClean at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Stephen Kenny will lean on the old guard as he goes in search of his first win in charge of the Republic of Ireland in the city of Debrecen tonight where his team faces World Cup hosts Qatar.

Shane Duffy, Robbie Brady, James McClean, Jeff Hendrick, and Shane Long are among the eight players drafted in for the friendly. Cyrus Christie, Daryl Horgan, and Jayson Molumby are the others to be added to the XI after Saturday’s loss to Luxembourg.