Kerr Names Ireland Team For Norway

By Ade O`Connor
April 30 2003

Brian Kerr has named his Republic of Ireland team to play Norway in Wednesday night’s international football friendly. There are few surprises in the team, however David Connolly is given a starting role up front, and Duff is selected on the wing. Matt Holland is expect to be named as captain.

Republic of Ireland team to play Norway; kick off 7:30 pm (Irish time):

1. Given
2. Carr
3. Harte
4. Breen
5. Dunne
6. Holland
7. Duff
8. Kinsella
9. Connolly
10. Keane
11. Kilbane

Subs:

12. Carsley
13. Finnan
14. McPhail
15. Quinn
16. Colgan
17. Healy
18. Lee
19. Crowe
22. Murphy

Earlier this evening, Russia lost in Tblisi against Russia, 1-0. This leaves Ireland in a stronger position in the group, headed by Switzerland.