Republic of Ireland name Kazakhstan starting lineup

Manager Giovanni Trapattoni has named his Republic of Ireland starting lineup for their match with Kazakhstan on Friday.

Robbie Keane will lead the side in his 121st game for his country while Sunderland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood replaces the retired Shay Given.

Nottingham Forest's Simon Cox has been chosen ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Kevin Doyle in attack

Republic of Ireland starting lineup: Westwood; O'Shea, St Ledger, O'Dea, Ward; Whelan, McCarthy, McGeady; Cox, Walters, Keane