Team News: Robbie Keane leads Republic of Ireland against Lativa

Republic of Ireland will take on Latvia this evening with Los Angeles Galaxy star Robbie Keane leading the line.

Manager Martin O'Neill and assistant boss Roy Keane will take charge of their first Ireland fixture following their appointments to the national setup.

Keane has been joined by a midfield containing James McCarthy and James McClean, while Wes Hoolahan has been installed as an attacking threat.

West Bromwich Albion striker Shane Long has missed out on a place in the starting lineup.

Republic of Ireland: Westwood; Coleman, O'Shea, Wilson, Ward; McGeady, Whelan, McCarthy, McClean; Hoolahan Keane

Latvia: Vanins, Gabovs, Bulvitis, Gorkss, Maksimenko, Rode, Laizans, Lazdins, Rugins, Sabala, Verpakovskis