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Football: Ireland can finish ahead of Italy, claims Giovanni Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni has suggested for the first time that the Republic of Ireland can challenge his native Italy for the automatic World Cup qualifying spot from Group Eight. The Ireland manager had previously said that his...

Youngsters get chance to prove they're ready for the big time

Sportsmail's guide to the rest of Wednesday's international friendlies, as the youngsters of Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Republic of Ireland get their chance to prove they're ready for the big time.

Keane injury not serious

First Published: Tues 18 Nov 2008 "Robbie Keane's injury is not serious. I think he will be okay" Rafa Benitez expects Liverpool's Robbie Keane to be fit for Saturday's match with Fulham. Keane was forced to withdraw from the...

Trapattoni picks Given as skipper

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY Rep of Ireland v Poland Venue: Croke Park, Dublin Date: Wednesday, 19 November Kick-off: 2000 GMT Coverage: Live text commentary on BBC Sport website Given edges out Richard Dunne and Damien Duff for the...

Darren Bent deserves England chance says Spurs teammate Jonathan Woodgate

Tottenham's Jonathan Woodgate feels Darren Bent deserves his place in Fabio Capello's England squad for Wedneday's friendly against Germany in Berlin. Electric: Darren Bent has found his form again since Harry Redknapp took...

Ramos virtually ignored me - Bent

Darren Bent has admitted a lack of communication between him and Juande Ramos after thanking Harry Redknapp for getting his career on track. Bent has been included in Fabio Capello's squad for Wednesday's friendly international...

Given gets armband for Poland clash

Shay Given will captain the Republic of Ireland against Poland on Wednesday night in the absence of the injured Robbie Keane. The 32-year-old goalkeeper, who has also skippered his club Newcastle this season, will lead out his...

It's a Given - Newcastle keeper Shay is handed captain's armband for Republic

It's a Given - Newcastle keeper Shay is handed captain's armband for the Republic keeper Shay Given has been named Republic of Ireland captain for tomorrow's friendly at home to Poland. It is the second time the Lifford-born...

The Limey: Arsenal's hopes fading early, while Villa makes a run

13 hrs ago

Aston Villa has made a run toward the top four and is beginning to draw A-list fans Manchester City and Spurs are undergoing growing pains, but both should rebound The normally unassailable Arsène Wenger has seen his reputation...

Given to skipper Irish

Catch Rep of Ireland v Poland, live on Sky Sports 2 Shay Given will captain the Republic of Ireland against Poland in the absence of the injured Robbie Keane. Normal skipper Keane misses the clash with Poland after picking up a...

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