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Trap has refrained from including any surprise choices in his side. INPHO/Donall Farmer

No surprises as Trap names XI to face Hungary

The veteran manager has indicated the same team will also line out against Croatia, barring injuries.

IRELAND MANAGER GIOVANNI Trapattoni has confirmed the team, which is widely expected to line out against Croatia next week, for tomorrow’s friendly with Hungary.

There are no real surprises in the side, as Aiden McGeady is preferred to James McClean and Kevin Doyle is given the nod up front, despite Shane Long getting on the scoresheet in the side’s most recent friendly against Bosnia.

Elsewhere, concerns over Shay Given’s fitness have been allayed, with the goalkeeper being chosen to start tomorrow.

Trapattoni previously indicated that the side selected to play Hungary would be identical to the team that turns out against Croatia, barring injuries.

Tomorrow’s friendly in Budapest kicks off at 7.30pm, ahead of the side’s first Euro 2012 game on Sunday.

Ireland team to face Hungary: Given; O’Shea, Dunne, St Ledger, Ward; Duff, Andrews, Whelan, McGeady; Keane, Doyle.

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    Mute Nivek
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    Jun 3rd 2012, 6:42 PM

    This will be probably starting 11 for Croatia game, tried and tested.. Think Doyle shouldn’t be starting hasn’t looked the player he was for about 18 months now, give long or Walters a chance..

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    Jun 3rd 2012, 8:24 PM

    As per my comment on another post some days ago, this is EXACTLY the team we all knew he would pick – and we could have called it 12 months ago – barring injuries. No surprises so let’s get behind the boys in green and support them all the way!!! Getting excited now!!!

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    Jun 3rd 2012, 6:47 PM

    I agree with the above comment I would play keane and long if it didn’t work swap them Doyle and waters

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    Mute Brian
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    Jun 3rd 2012, 8:27 PM

    Long is quicker and a better finisher so think it will only be a game or two before in gets into the starting line up. Hope the lads don’t take it too easy against Hungary tomorrow. When you are not as commited in challenges injuries occur.

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    Jun 4th 2012, 12:47 AM

    I’m in agreement. I honestly don’t think Doyle has much to offer, he doesn’t score!

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    Mute Mx
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    Jun 3rd 2012, 7:03 PM

    Gary Waddock is thankful he didn’t get called up

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    Mute finbar m
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    Jun 3rd 2012, 7:01 PM

    Sky news say that is the side for next week is this trap playing mind game

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    Mute Yvonne Callaghan
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    Jun 4th 2012, 9:58 AM

    Every one of the lads will try their best for their Country. Good luck to all

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    Jun 4th 2012, 3:40 AM

    Trap=legend.

    In trap we trust.

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