Ireland host Uruguay in international friendly

The Republic of Ireland continue their preparations this evening for next week’s World Cup qualifier against Austria.

Martin O’Neill’s side play host to Uruguay in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

The Ireland manager says he is likely to name a side that will closely resemble next Sunday’s crucial qualifier, after giving a number of fringe players an opportunity to impress against Mexico midweek.

Uruguay native and star striker for Barcelona Luis Suarez misses out through injury.

O’Neill says he’s glad they’ve organised another difficult friendly.