WES HOOLAHAN CAN force his way into Giovanni Trapattoni’s World Cup plans when starts against Wales tomorrow evening.
The Norwich City playmaker lines out behind Shane Long in a 4-4-1-1 formation for the friendly at Cardiff City Stadium.
With three weeks to go until the make-or-break qualifiers against Sweden and Austria, Trapattoni will be keeping a close eye on Hoolahan’s final audition for a starting spot.
Trap has named his strongest possible side, including 10 players currently on the books at Premier League clubs. James McCarthy, who has repeatedly been linked with a move away from relegated Wigan Athletic this summer, is the only Championship representative.
Injury to David Forde sees Keiren Westwood return in goal behind a back four of Seamus Coleman, Ciaran Clark, John O’Shea and Marc Wilson.
McCarthy is joined in the centre of midfield by Glenn Whelan, who wins his 50th international cap, while Hull’s Robbie Brady is given the nod over James McClean and starts opposite Jon Walters on the wing.
Republic of Ireland (v Wales): Keiren Westwood; Seamus Coleman, Ciaran Clark, John O’Shea, Marc Wilson; Jon Walters, James McCarthy, Glenn Whelan, Robbie Brady, Wes Hoolahan; Shane Long.
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