The striker, on loan at West Ham from Tottenham, is back after a calf injury and his presence is a boost for Trapattoni, who is without keeper Shay Given and defenders John O'Shea and Sean St Ledger.
Still going strong: Robbie Keane will captain his side against Macedonia
The Italian hands first competitive starts to keeper Kieren Westwood, Kevin Foley and Darren O'Dea as he looks to get Ireland's qualifying campaign back on track after they dropped five points last year.
Keane said: 'Every player wants to play for his country, but you have to earn your spot and I have worked very hard to get back. Hopefully I can produce like I have over the last few years. I have no intention of retiring. I'll play as long as I can.'
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail