IRELAND

Forde Coleman, O'Shea, St Ledger, Wilson Cox, Whelan, Hoolahan, McGeady Walters, Keane

FAROE ISLANDSNielsen Naes, Davidsen, Baldvinsson, Justinussen Danielsen, Olsen Vatnsdal, Holst, S Samuelsen Edmundsson

Ireland are without the services of West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long and Wigan Athletic's James McCarthy, with both players serving a one-game suspension. Veteran defender Richard Dunne is not risked by Trapattoni, despite featuring in Sunday's 4-0 friendly win over Georgia.

Captain Robbie Keane looks set to become Ireland's most capped player, as he leads the side out on his 126th international appearance, moving ahead of goalkeeper Shay Given,

Lars Olsen's Faroe Islands have lost all four of their World Cup qualifiers to date, including a 4-1 defeat to Trapattoni's side in October. Arnbjorn Hansen scored the hosts' consolation goal in Torshavn, but the 27-year-old striker will not feature due to injury.

The Islanders have Frodi Benjaminsen and Hallur Hansson suspended, while Hjalgrim Elttor withdrew from Olsen's squad to sit exams. With the Faroe Islands short of midfield cover, Heini Vatnsdal could be in line to win his first cap after impressing for the country's under-21 side, helping them to a 1-1 draw with rivals Denmark.

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Ireland - Faroe Islands Preview: Boys in Green look to keep qualification hopes alive