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Republic of Ireland national football team
World Cup | Qualifiers
Jun 7, 2013 at 7.45pm UK
 
Faroe Islands national football team

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Robbie Keane to break Republic of Ireland appearance record

Keane to break Republic of Ireland record
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Robbie Keane will replace Shay Given as Republic of Ireland's record appearance holder when he plays against the Faroe Islands on Friday evening.

Striker Robbie Keane will make a record 126th appearance for Republic of Ireland on Friday night after being named in the side to face the Faroe Islands.

The 32-year-old will replace Shay Given as his country's record appearance holder when he skippers his team in their World Cup qualifier.

The Los Angeles Galaxy forward will partner Simon Cox in attack, while Wes Hoolahan comes in for James McCarthy.

Giovanni Trapattoni's side are currently in fourth place on goal difference in their World Cup qualifying group.

Republic of Ireland starting lineup: Forde; Coleman, O'Shea, St Ledger, Wilson; McGeady, Hoolahan, Whelan, Walters; Cox, Keane

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