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Team News: James McClean benched by Republic of Ireland

Team News: McClean benched by ROI
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James McClean will start Republic of Ireland's friendly fixture against Czech Republic on the bench.

Sunderland winger James McClean will have to wait for his Republic of Ireland debut.

The 22-year-old will start tomorrow night's friendly against Czech Republic as a substitute.

Coach Giovanni Trapattoni has selected an experienced lineup for the fixture, with John O'Shea, Shay Given and Robbie Keane all handed starting roles.

Republic of Ireland: Given; O'Shea, St Ledger, O'Dea, Ward; Duff, Whelan, Andrews, McGeady; Keane, Long

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