Stephen Hunt and Shane Long are on the bench for Ireland when they take on Nigeria at Fulham tonight.

The game kicks off at Craven Cottage at 8pm, and our duo have missed out on a place in the starting line-up, but they will no doubt get some time on the pitch in this friendly encounter.

Coventry's Leon Best partners Robbie Keane up front, while fellow debutant Liam Lawrence of Stoke plays out wide.

Kevin Doyle is out injured, so too Noel Hunt.

Sam Sodje is in Nigeria's squad; the defender having been released by Reading earlier this week.

Stephen said, "To get away from club football is a different environment and there is a lot of confidence after the Italy match. We're looking forward to it. The Bulgaria game is the main event.

"The last game did me the world of good in terms of confidence. Out of the last six or seven I've played around four of them so if I can get to start against Bulgaria that is the most important thing.

"The long goal is South Africa and we'll take little steps at a time. The Bulgaria game will be tough, they played well at our place."

Our official bookmakers Bet365 have full odds on the game, and you can get 13/2 on Shane to score the last goal, while Stephen is 16/1. You can also listen to free live audio commentary on the game at Bet365.

Tickets are available on the gate, with adults from £25 and juniors from £5.