Republic line up Norway friendly

Robbie Keane could be in action for Ireland against Norway

The Republic of Ireland have arranged a friendly international against Norway.

The 20 August match in Oslo is likely to be Ireland's final warm-up game before they start their World Cup qualifying series in September.

The Republic, still searching for a new manager following the dismissal of Steve Staunton, already have two friendlies scheduled.

They play Brazil at Croke Park on 6 February and then Serbia at the same Dublin venue on 24 May.