Spain
coach Vicente del Bosque, making changes in formation for the match against the Republic of Ireland. He set up
Fernando Torres as the cutting edge and back up Cesc Fabregas.
Torres was the entry is the only change made by Del Bosque. Other positions are still occupied by the same players with the game against Italy.
Iker Casillas will still be standing under the rule. He will be protected by a quartet of Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Alvaro Arbeloa, and Jordi Alba.
In midfield, the combination of Xavi Hernandez, Xabi Alonso and Sergio Busquets are still maintained. The position of David Silva and Andres Iniesta in front of three of them are also not deterred.
From the Irish camp, coach Giovanni Trapattoni also only make one change, namely on the front lines. Mr. Trap replacing Kevin Doyle with Simon Cox.
The lineup
Spain: Casillas, Ramos, Arbeloa, Jordi Alba, Pique, Iniesta, Xavi, Alonso, Busquets, Silva, Torres
Ireland: Given; O'Shea, St Ledger, Dunne, Ward; Duff, Andrews, Whelan, McGeady; Cox; Keane
