Irish manager Stephen Staunton faced the press for the final time ahead of the crunch qualifier with Cyprus revealing that Paddy Kenny will, as expected replace Shay Given in goal.
His major quandary remains who will partner Robbie Keane up front - with the obvious candidate Clinton Morrison struggling with a calf strain, although he could opt for Damien Duff, it's a partnership that has worked in the past.
Kevin Doyle now has an outside chance of facing the Czech Republic after doing some light training today, but will watch alongside his manager from the stands tomorrow night.