Given returns to Irish training

Published: Friday, 8. June, 2012 in category Rep. of Ireland
Given: Trained on Friday

The 36-year-old goalkeeper, who sat out parts of Thursday's session, was back between the posts as this morning's session at the Municipal Stadium in Gdynia ended with a game.

Given's fitness has been a concern since he damaged a knee in Malahide a day after joining up, with a calf strain and blistered feet since sparking fresh unease despite reassurances from goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly and assistant manager Marco Tardelli.

All 23 players were present and correct as they prepared to head for Poznan on Saturday in advance of Sunday night's Group C encounter with the Croatians.