Kerr looks for positive result

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr will call on Leonard Walker of Leeds United to stand-in for the suspended Keith Graydon for this evening's final match of the tournament.

Ireland take on Wales at Tolka Park knowing that a draw will be enough to send them to Israel next summer. However, having beaten the Swedes on Wednesday, the Welsh can still qualify if they beat Ireland while a defeat for the hosts would also raise the possibility of Switzerland, who Kerr's side beat 1-0 in their last game, sneaking through on goal difference.

"It won't be an easy game for us," said Kerr, who may well be without West Ham's Daryl McMahon as well as the suspended Graydon.

McMahon had to be replaced after just over an hour on Wednesday due to a knee injury and Kerr reckons he is doubtful for this evening's match.

Among the other players carrying knocks is team captain Stephen Capper but the Sunderland player is expected to be available for selection as are defenders Paddy McCarthy and Mark Rossiter.

"A draw will do us," said Kerr yesterday "but we won't be playing for the draw, we'll be going out to win.

"We can't take anything for granted even though we've won our two matches so far. We will be looking to be positive."

As with the other games in this week's mini-tournament admission to tonight's match at Tolka Park, as well as to the night's other game between Sweden and Switzerland at Oriel Park, will be free for children and £2 for adults.