Anthony Pilkington will make his first start for the Republic of Ireland against Austria as coach Giovanni Trapattoni attempts to breathe new life into the World Cup qualifying campaign.The 25-year-old Norwich playmaker, who made his first appearance for his country as a second-half substitute in Friday's 2-1 defeat by Sweden, will replace James McClean on the left side of midfield for a game Ireland simply have to win.There is a place too for Leeds midfielder Paul Green, who has been drafted in in place of the injured Glenn Whelan.The Republic are currently three points adrift of the second-placed Swedes with just three fixtures remaining in which to overhaul them and claim the runners-up spot in Group C.Republic of Ireland team: David Forde; Seamus Coleman, Richard Dunne, John O'Shea, Marc Wilson; Jon Walters, Paul Green, James McCarthy, Anthony Pilkington; Robbie Keane (Capt.), Shane Long.
Source: PA