Team News: Ireland

The Republic of Ireland will go into their final game against Wales hoping to maintain their third position in group D.

The Republic who have lost their chance to make the Euro 2008 finals are yet to announce a permanent manager after the resignation of Steve Staunton. Caretaker manager Don Givens is the man temporary in charge.

With Germany and the Czech Republic having secured their places to the finals, the Republic along with Wales, Slovakia and Cyprus are battling it out to finish third in the group.

One player who definitely will not be running out at the Millennium Stadium is Manchester City's Stephen Ireland. Ireland was caught with his pants down literally and given a stern official warning by the FA. After scoring against Sunderland the 21-year-old proceeded to drop his shorts, reveal some bad underwear and pose like Napoleon.

It's not the first time that joker Ireland has been in trouble this year. Earlier this season the midfielder admitted to lying about the death of his grandmother as a reason not to play for the national team.

On a positive front Republic welcome back long time absentees Steven Reid and Andy Brien. Both Premiership players are back in the squad after being out for a year. Goalkeeper Shay Given is a doubt with Darren Potter standing by.