No further injury concerns for Kerr

Brian Kerr's Republic of Ireland squad trained at Tolka Rovers ground this morning ahead of tomorrow night's friendly with Australia…

Brian Kerr's Republic of Ireland squad trained at Tolka Rovers ground this morning ahead of tomorrow night's friendly with Australia at Lansdowne Road.

Kerr, who must contend without midfielders Lee Carsley and Steven Reid through injury, put 18 of the remaining 21 players through their paces with Damien Duff, Andy O'Brien and Matt Holland - all involved in Premiership action yesterday - given the morning off.

There were no further injury concerns for the Irish management as they continue their preparations for the Euro 2004 qualifier with Georgia early next month and Kerr is expected to name a strong side for tomorrow's contest.

The Ireland manager may choose to partner Clinton Morrison with Robbie Keane up front, allowing Damien Duff to revert to his favoured role on the left of midfield.

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Frank Farina's Australia squad train at Lansdowne Road this afternoon. The side is expected to feature Liverpool new-boy Harry Kewell, Blackburn's Brett Emerton and Parma's new recruit, striker Marco Bresciano, at €11.5 million the most expensive Australian signing in history.

Rangers defender Craig Moore has been ruled out with a hamstring strain and may be replaced by former Ibrox teammate Tony Vidmar.