The World cup qualification campaign begins this afternoon as Ireland face Kazakhstan in Astana at 5 o’clock.
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Simon Cox starts on the wing ahead of James Mc Clean while James Mc Carthy replaces the suspended Keith Andrews in midfield.
Mc Lean who had been ill during the week tweeted last night that he is fit and ready to play if needed.
In the groups other games Germany host Faroe Islands at 7.45.
In group H England take on Moldova while in group F Russia host Northern Ireland at 4.
