Team News: Shane Long starts for the Republic of Ireland against Poland

Shane Long has been named in the Republic of Ireland starting lineup for this evening's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland.

The 28-year-old struck the winning goal in his country's 1-0 victory over Germany on Thursday and replaces Daryl Murphy in the attack.

There are four other changes to the side, as James McLean and Glenn Whelan both return from suspension, while Seamus Coleman comes in for Cyrus Christie, and Darren Randolph replaces the injured Shay Given in goal.

Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski, who is the leading goalscorer in European Championship qualifying with 12 goals, leads the Polish attack.

Poland: Fabianski; Piszczek, Glik, Pazdan, Wawrzyniak; Olkowski, Krychowiak, Maczynski, Linetty, Grosicki; Lewandowski Subs: Szczesny; Boruc, Cionek, Szckula, Zielinski, Kapustka, Mila, Peszko, Sobiech, Jedrzejzcyk

Republic of Ireland: Randolph; Coleman, O'Shea, Keogh, Brady; Whelan, McCarthy, Hendrick, McClean: Walters, Long Subs: Forde, Elliot, Wilson, Christie, McShane, McGeady, Meyler, Gibson, Hoolahan, Keane, Murphy, McGoldrick

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