RICHARD Keogh has been named Republic of Ireland captain for Wednesday night's friendly against Oman in Dublin.
The Derby County skipper will wear the armband for Martin O'Neill's side in what is only his fourth international appearance.
Ireland are warming up for their opening Euro 2016 qualifier in Georgia on Sunday.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND TEAM V OMAN: Given, Meyler, Keogh (c), Pearce, Ward, Pilkington, Gibson, Quinn, Brady, Hoolahan, Doyle.
