Another miscommunication has raised it’s head between player and manager in the Republic of Ireland squad following last nights nil-all with Serbia in Belgrade .
Shane Long was due to start the game but was withdrawn late with a calf muscle injury however after the match the striker told the media that he was fit to play, Nottingham Forest forward Simon Cox started instead.
Giovanni Trapattoni experimented with his formation playing a 3 man midfield, Kieran Westwood and James Mc Carthy amongst those who impressed on the night.
In the nights other action Northern Ireland drew 3-all with Finland, England beat Italy 2-1 and Wales lost 2-0 to Bosnia.
Scotland enjoyed a 3-1 win over Australia, Belgium beat Netherlands 4-2 and Germany lost 3-1 to Argentina.