Andy Reid is a key player for Steve Staunton

Republic of Ireland v Cyprus
Croke Park
Wednesday, 17 October
Kick-off: 1930 BST
Coverage on BBC Radio 5live & the BBC Sport website

Andy Reid is a fitness worry for the Republic of Ireland ahead of their Euro 2008 qualifier against Cyprus at Croke Park on Wednesday night.

Reid produced a magnificent performance in central midfield against Germany but is battling an ankle injury and played no part in Tuesday's training session.

He faces a late fitness test with Wolves player Darren Potter his likely replacement if he fails to make it.

Paul McShane is available again and John O'Shea is expected to be fit.

O'Shea and Potter missed Saturday's Euro 2008 draw against Germany but both trained on Monday.

McShane is available for the Croke Park game after suspension and is likely to replace banned Richard Dunne.

Lee Carsley is also banned but Stephen Hunt is available.

Shane Long pulled out of the Republic squad on Sunday because of a groin strain sustained after he came on as a late substitute against Germany.

"I have good options in defence if Josh (John O'Shea) is available and Paul McShane is also there," said Republic manager Steve Staunton.

"Joey O'Brien also proved on Saturday that he can play in that position."

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O'Shea was ruled out of the Germany game because of a leg injury while Potter missed the match because of a groin strain but both players are hoping to be given the all-clear for Wednesday's game.

Dunne and Carsley both picked up their second yellow cards of the current Euro 2008 qualifiers in Saturday's game.

Like McShane, Hunt missed the draw against Germany because of suspension.

While Hunt is available again, Liam Miller is being tipped to be given the nod to fill in for Carsley.