Shay Given could yet be in action come Euro 2016 in the summer.
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill says that the Lifford goalkeeper’s chances of making the championships will increase if he gets a run of games with Stoke City.
Given is expected to line out for the Premier Division club as regular shot-stopper Jack Butland is out injured and could miss the rest of the season.
Asked if a run of games could help the Donegal man’s cause, O’Neill gave this reaction….
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