Caoimhin Kelleher gets the nod as John O'Shea names Ireland team to face Belgium

Sammie Szmodics will make his long-anticipated international bow.

SUITED AND BOOTED: Republic of Ireland’s Interim Head Coach John O'Shea. pIC: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

John O'Shea has handed in-form Liverpool goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher, the No 1 jersey for the friendly with Belgium on Saturday afternoon.

Blackburn Rovers' forward Sammie Szmodics will make his international debut while veteran Robbie Brady is a surprise inclusion in the XI.