February 5 2002

Clinton Morrison

Clinton Morrison has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their game against Russia on February 13.

Morrison has already scored one goal for Ireland against Croatia back in August.

He will be looking to impress boss Mick McCarthy, to show him that he should be Ireland's number 10 for the World Cup in June.

There is however no place in the 24 man squad for recent signing Curtis Flemming.

He is hoping that his performances for Palace for the remainder of this season will impress McCarthy enough for him to travel with the squad to Japan.

The full Ireland squad for the friendly against Russia is as follows:-

Given (Newcastle), Kiely (Charlton), A Kelly (Blackburn), Finnan (Fulham), G Kelly (Leeds), Breen (Coventry), Cunningham (Wimbledon), Dunne (Man City), Staunton (Aston Villa), O'Brien (Newcastle), Harte (Leeds), McAteer (Sunderland), Roy Keane (Man Utd), Holland (Ipswich), Kennedy (Wolves), Kilbane (Sunderland), Reid (Millwall), Carsley (Coventry), Healy (Coventry), Quinn (Sunderland), Morrison (Crystal Palace), Sadlier (Millwall), Robbie Keane (Leeds), Duff (Blackburn).