Fulham midfielder Damien Duff will captain the Republic of Ireland against Italy tonight.

The 33-year-old has been handed the armband by usual skipper Robbie Keane to mark the achievement of becoming just the fifth man to complete a century of caps for the country.

Duff said: "It's obviously an awfully proud moment, but I would take three points on Monday ahead of 100 caps at the minute.

"I know how much it means to myself and my family and what have you, but I am not trying to make a big deal out of it.

"I just want to get on with the game and hopefully do the business."