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Published 13:24 28 Mar 2022 BST
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Matt Doherty keeps his place on the right-hand side following his display against Belgium. The Dubliner is the only natural right wing-back in the squad at the moment. Ryan Manning comes in the place of James McClean as he aims to put his stamp on the left-wing-back role. The Swansea defender has struggled to date to break into Kenny's side but Tuesday night could be a big opportunity for the Galway native to stake his claim.
In midfield, Conor Hourihane comes into the side to earn his 33rd cap. The Sheffield United midfielder is always a threat from set-pieces. Alan Browne starts alongside Hourihane and will look to make another decisive impact after scoring a bullet header against Belgium. He will be raring to play against Lithuania on Tuesday hoping to pick up from where he left off. Both players will be hoping to impress with the view of starting the Nations League games in June.
Mark Sykes recently switched allegiance to play for Ireland ahead of Northern Ireland. The Oxford United winger operates on the right, so Ireland's current system caters to his playing style.
The Ireland manager will be keen to have a look at his newest addition, who has eight goals in League One this season.
Troy Parrott made a cameo appearance against Belgium, coming on the left-wing, a position which he has recently played for MK Dons.
The Dubliner is due a run out for the Boys in Green and he will be looking to bring his club form to the international stage where he won club player of the month for February.
Will Keane leads the line for this side.
The Wigan Athletic striker has 20 goals in League One this season as he comes into international duty in red hot form.
The 29-year-old held his own when he came on against Belgium, doing a decent job at linking up the play between midfield and attack.
Keane will be looking at the Lithuania game as a big opportunity to open his goalscoring account for the Boys in Green.
Here is the XI that we believe Kenny should pick for Tuesday's match against Lithuania.
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