Ireland takes on Bosnia - Herzegovina in International Friendly game

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James McClean takes a hard tackle early in the first half.

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Richard Dunne, and Damien Duff before the match against Bosnia - Herzegovina.

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James McClean in action during the first half.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina fans.

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Ireland captain Robbie Keane walks off the pitch briefly during the first half of the friendly match against Bosnia & Herzegovina after taking a knock.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina player Boris Pandza and Rep of Ireland's Kevin Doyle during the first half of the international friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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Robbie Keane in action against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina fans before the International friendly between their side and the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina fans before the International friendly between their side and the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.

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Irish President Michael D Higgins shakes hands with Bosnia & Herzegovina player Elvir Rahimic before the friendly match in Dublin.

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Claudine Palmer,wife of Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane at the Aviva Stadium Dublin before the international friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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Claudine Palmer,wife of Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane at the Aviva Stadium Dublin before the international friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina.

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Bosnia & Herzegovina player Sanel Jahic and Republic of Ireland player Kevin Doyle during the friendly in Dublin.

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Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane and Bosnia & Herzegovina player Boris Pandza in action during the international friendly in Dublin.

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Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane grimaces in pain as he is helped to his feet during the international friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Dublin.

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Republic of Ireland player Damien Duff comes close to scoring a goal in the first half of the international friendly against Bosnia& Herzegovina in Dublin.

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Republic of Ireland player Damien Duff comes close to scoring a goal and tumbles with Bosnia & Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic in the first half of the international friendly in Dublin.

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Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Ward in action during the first half of the friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Dublin.

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Irish fans with a flag praising Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given.

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Republic of Ireland takes on Bosnia & Herzegovina in pre Euro 2012 action as they play in an International Friendly game at Aviva Stadium.

The Republic of Ireland soccer team takes on Bosnia & Herzegovina in an international friendly as a preparation for the Euro 2012 tournament in Poland & Ukraine next month. Manager Giovanni Trapattoni has selected a team which gives some idea of his potential approach to team selection for upcoming matches with exciting young prospect James McClean making his first senior start for Ireland.

Keiren Westwood lines up in goals to replace Shay Given who is recovering from a knee injury but is expected return for the group stages of the Euros.

Republic of Ireland: Westwood; McShane, Dunne, St Ledger, Ward; Duff, Gibson, Whelan, McClean; Keane, Doyle.

Republic of Ireland starting team
K. Westwood, Paul McShane, S.Ward, R.Dunne, D. O'Dea, D. Duff,J.McClean, D. Gibson, G.Whelan, R.Keane(Capt), K.Doyle

Bosnia & Herzegovina starting team

A. Begovic, S. Jahic, B. Pandza, M. Mujdza, S. Lulic, H. Medunjanin, E. Rahimic, M.Pjanic, Z. Misimovic (Capt), V. Ibisevic, E. Dzeko