Should Kav be selected again for the Eire squad he could find himself playing against Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, Rivaldo etc.
Kav's last appearance lasted 10 minutes after he was clattered by QPR's Marc Bircham when Eire played Canada. The injury kept Kav out of the City side for several weeks and tarnished his International comeback.
Ireland will entertain Brazil at Lansdowne Rd on February 18th. The night that Wales play Scotland at the Millennium Stadium.