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Paul Green gets nod ahead of James McCarthy for Republic of Ireland

Thursday 21 March 2013 17:14, UK

Paul Green: Has been named in Trapattoni's starting XI to face Sweden
Image: Paul Green: Has been named in Trapattoni's starting XI to face Sweden

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has named Leeds midfielder Paul Green ahead of Wigan's James McCarthy in his side to face Sweden in Friday's World Cup qualifier.

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Trapattoni also challenged Brady, 21, to prove he is fired up for the contest. He said: "I spoke with him. I said, 'Are you sure, are you okay?' "He said, 'Yes'. I wish to push him. I liked him against Poland. "I said he must repeat this game. He promised me after the training (he would) and I will speak again with him. It is not a big problem, only psychological. I push him. "Against these strong teams character, technical (ability) and attitude are important." Republic of Ireland team to face Sweden in World Cup Group C qualifier at Friends Arena, Stockholm: Forde, Coleman, O'Shea, Clark, Wilson, Brady, Green, Whelan, McClean, Keane, Long.

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