Coach Mick McCarthy named 24 players for the Ireland roster for its match against the United States Wednesday April 17 at Lansdowne Road (Live TV: ESPN2, 2:30 pm ET). Among the players absent through injuries are captain Roy Keane, backup goalkeeper Alan Kelly, winger Mark Kennedy and midfielder Lee Carsley. Tottenham defender Stephen Carr is the one regular already ruled out for the World Cup because of a knee injury. Back in the squad with perhaps their last chance to win spots are Rory Delap of Southampton and Richard Sadlier of Millwall. All the Irish players play in England or Scotland. IRISH ROSTER FOR USA MATCH: Goalkeepers: Shay Given (Newcastle/ENG), Dean Kiely (Charlton/ENG), Nick Colgan (Hibernian/SCO). Defenders: Steve Staunton (Aston Villa), Ian Harte (Leeds/ENG), Richard Dunne (Manchester City/ENG), Gary Breen (Coventry/ENG), Andy O’Brien (Newcastle/ENG), Gary Kelly (Leeds/ENG), Ken Cunningham (Wimbledon/ENG), Steve Finnan (Fulham/ENG). Midfielders: Rory Delap (Southampton/ENG), Jason McAteer (Sunderland/ENG), Matt Holland (Ipswich/ENG), Kevin Kilbane (Sunderland/ENG), Stephen Reid (Millwall/ENG), Colin Healy (Celtic/SCO), Mark Kinsella (Charlton/ENG). Forwards: Niall Quinn (Sunderland/ENG), Robbie Keane (Leeds/ENG), Clinton Morrison (Crystal Palace/ENG), Damien Duff (Blackburn/ENG), David Connolly (Wimbledon/ENG), Richard Sadlier (Millwall/ENG).