Republic of Ireland head coach Giovanni Trapattoni had named his starting lineup long ahead of tonight's clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium.

Norwich City attacker Wes Hoolahan will win his sixth international cap in Cardiff this evening, while Stoke City's Glenn Whelan will be celebrating his 50th.

For the hosts, Boaz Myhill has been given the nod over Wayne Hennessey between the sticks, with Craig Bellamy and Hal Robson-Kanu providing the attacking threat.

Wales: Myhill, Gunter, Davies, Ledley, Ricketts, A Williams, Allen, Bellamy, Collinson, J Williams, Robson-Kanu

Ireland: Westwood, Coleman, O'Shea, Clark, Wilson, Walters, McCarthy, Whelan, Brady, Hoolahan, Long