Town striker David McGoldrick won his sixth cap overnight as the Republic of Ireland were comfortably beaten 3-1 by Mexico in a friendly in New Jersey.
Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez from the penalty spot and Carlos Vela netted for the Mexicans before Ireland sub Stephen Gleeson pulled a goal back 13 minutes from time.
McGoldrick, who is still looking for his first international goal, started up front alongside his former Town strike partner Daryl Murphy in what was an experimental side. Ex-Blues youngster Conor Hourihane was also in the team.
Ireland play another friendly against Uruguay in Dublin on Sunday when a number of senior players, including former Town skipper Jon Walters will join up with the squad, with the games preparation for the World Cup qualifier against Austria on Sunday 11th June, also in Dublin.
Republic of Ireland: Randolph, Christie (Browne 73), Keogh, Duffy, Egan (Long 64), McClean, Horgan (Gleeson 73), Hourihane (O’Kane 64), O’Dowda, Murphy (Hoolahan 64), McGoldrick.