<text>  Former Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini has joined the Republic of Ireland Under 21s coaching staff for Thursdays European Under 21s Championship qualifier against Andorra. The 41-year-old, who also played for AC Milan and Tottenham, will fill the vacancy left by the retired Alan ONeill after completing his UEFA B Licence with the Football Association of Ireland. Manager Noel King said: Carlo Cudicini is coming in to the do the goalkeepers initially. Well see how it goes and work together to try and win the game obviously. Former Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has joined the Republic of Ireland Under 21s coaching staff . His experience will be a great help to us. It wont be just goalkeeping - well include him as we do with all our staff in the preparation. Well value his views and hopefully thatll add strength to us. Were thankful to Alan ONeill, who has been with us and the Association for a great number of years and has been a great servant. He has to move on due to work commitments, and well look forward to a successful time with Carlo. The 41-year-old right also had spells at AC Milan, LA Galaxy and Tottenham pictured in April 2012 