Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni, could breathe freely associated state the main goalkeeper,
Shay Given. Given the green light to appear in the inaugural game Boys in Green in the European Cup against Croatia. Given the previous question will be performed in Poznan on Monday (6/11/2012) pm dawn, as a result got a knee injury during practice session Tuesday. If it be Given out, then it's a loss to Ireland.
In addition he is a player on the team with the most caps (123 caps), Given also is the last latch in the Irish defense. With his experience as one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League, Given will certainly give comfort to his peers. However, concerns Trapattoni and his players will be lost after Given otherwise recovered from a knee injury. The 36-year-old goalkeeper was able to escort the Irish goal in the opening match of counter Croatia. "He's fine. I think that even wild horses would not be able to hold him to play on Sunday," said Ireland goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly, told Sky Sports. "I think the determination and the desire he showed in the last 16 years to play for Ireland would not be gone only a short time," he continued. "When you feel a little trouble with your knee, then there will be other problems. But anyone who saw him play several times and will not question about fitness, appearance and condition," said Kelly. "He will not do anything that hurt the team. He is a professional with high integrity and I have no problem if he plays on Sunday," he concluded Kelly.
