Ireland gear up for Austria Qualifier

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni says he expects more out of his players tonight against Austria in their World Cup qualifier.

Glen Whelan and Connor Sammon come into the team in place of Paul Green and the injured Robbie Keane while the Austrians will name their team around an hour before kick off.

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Trap says midfielder James McCarthy who was man of the match away to Sweden is improving all the time.

Northern Ireland know they must beat Israel this evening to keep their hopes alive of reaching the World Cup finals.

A pitch inspection will take place this morning after snow and freezing conditions in Belfast over the past few days.