Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has named a 22 man squad for the August 20 senior international friendly against Norway in Oslo.The squad includes six players who were not involved in the May internationals against Serbia and Colombia.
Among this group is Liverpool defender Steve Finnan who has responded positively to Trapattoni's request to reverse his decision to retire from international football.
"I am happy that Steve Finnan has agreed to return to international football. He is an experienced player and he still has a lot to give to the team," said Trapattoni who added that Andy O'Brien has indicated he will not be going back on his retirement decision.
| GOALKEEPERS | |||
| Name | Club | ||
| Shay Given | Newcastle United | ||
| Dean Kiely | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| DEFENDERS | |||
| Name | Club | ||
| Alex Bruce | Ipswich Town | ||
| Damien Delaney | Queen’s Park Rangers | ||
| Richard Dunne | Manchester City | ||
| Steve Finnan | Liverpool | ||
| Stephen Kelly | Birmingham City | ||
| Kevin Kilbane | Wigan Athletic | ||
| Joey O’Brien | Bolton Wanderers | ||
| John O’Shea | Manchester United | ||
| MIDFIELDERS | |||
| Name | Club | ||
| Damien Duff | Newcastle United | ||
| Stephen Hunt | Reading | ||
| Aiden McGeady | Celtic | ||
| Liam Miller | Sunderland | ||
| Andy Reid | Sunderland | ||
| Steven Reid | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Glenn Whelan | Stoke City | ||
| FORWARDS | |||
| Name | Club | ||
| Kevin Doyle | Reading | ||
| Robbie Keane | Liverpool | ||
| Andy Keogh | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Shane Long | Reading | ||
| Daryl Murphy | Sunderland | ||