Soccer

Coleman to play in midfield against Spain

Everton player moves up for friendly clash in New York

Séamus Coleman will play on the right side of midfield against Spain in New York. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters
Séamus Coleman will play on the right side of midfield against Spain in New York. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters
Mon Jun 10 2013 - 19:38

Séamus Coleman will be deployed in a right-sided midfield role for the Republic of Ireland’s friendly international against Spain at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday night.

The Everton player has made the right back slot his own at international level, but will start in front of Paul McShane against the world champions.

Derby County's Jeff Hendrick will start alongside James McCarthy in central midfield, with Millwall's Andy Keogh on the left wing.

Skipper Robbie Keane is joined by Derby County striker Conor Sammon up front.

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Seán St Ledger and Darren O'Dea are named in the centre of defence, with Stephen Kelly at left back.

Republic of Ireland (v Spain): D Forde; P McShane, S St Ledger, D O'Dea, S Kelly; S Coleman, J Hendrick, J McCarthy, A Keogh; R Keane, C Sammon.