Kerr makes three changes for UAE test

Republic of Ireland youth manager Brian Kerr has made three changes to the team that lost 2-1 to Korea on Monday for today's …

Republic of Ireland youth manager Brian Kerr has made three changes to the team that lost 2-1 to Korea on Monday for today's under-20 four nation tournament tie with hosts United Arab Emirates.

Charlton's Adrian Deane, Middlesbrough's Keith Gilroy and John Fitzgerald of Blackburn Rovers come into the side for Stephen Brennan, Michael Foley and Liam Kearney.

Deane (19) is comfortable on both flanks and his versatility has impressed Kerr.

The eircom League is represented by Bray Wanderers striker Eamonn Zayed.

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The game kicks off at 3.15 p.m. in Abu Dhabi.

Don Givens, the under-21 manager, has arrived in Abu Dabai to watch Ireland's two remaining games in the tournament as a number of Kerr's squad will be eligible to play for him next year.

Ireland play France in their final game on Friday.