On 29th May the Republic of Ireland will look to build on their first game under Giovanni Trapattoni. They play Colombia in an international friendly in London, at Craven Cottage (home of Fulham Football Club), and hoards of Irish fans are expected to pack the stands and sing their hearts out for the occasion.

There promises to be plenty of Premier League stars on show and notably John O’Shea (Man Utd), Robbie Keane (Tottenham), Stephen Ireland (Man City) and Damien Duff (Newcastle) who have all been named in the squad.

The game will also be the first time that Colombia have visited London since their eccentric goal keeper René Higuita saved Jamie Redknapp’s shot with a spectacular scorpion kick, in a friendly against England.

The South Americans are likely to be tricky opponents for the Republic of Ireland, so it could be a scintillating game of football, and a great live appetiser for the Euro 2008 tournament in June.

Craven Cottage is located in SW6 close to Hammersmith and Putney, the game kicks off at 8.05pm. If you want to be a part of it tickets are available at fulhamfc.com, or through the Fulham ticket office on 0870 442 1234 (option 1) or call 020 8336 7555 for a range of hospitality options.