Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has confirmed that Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu still has the edge over Liverpool shot stopper Caoimhin Kelleher.
They are set to face Belgium and Lithuania later this month for friendly matches, but Bazunu, 20, will maintain the number one shirt.
The decision comes despite Kelleher's Carabao Cup final heroics, where the 23-year-old scored the winning penalty against Chelsea to secure the trophy at the end of February.