Shay Given has warned his Republic of Ireland team-mates not to get too carried away by their opening World Cup qualifier victory over Georgia.
Given: "It's a very tough group. People who say it is an easy group, I think, are way off the mark.
Shay Given Gives Warning!
By Nu Mad
Updated Tuesday, 9th September 2008
"Italy are the world champions, Bulgaria have got some very good players as well and Georgia, Montenegro and Cyprus - there are no easy games.
"Every game, you have got to be focussed on the job in hand.
"We have only played one so far, but it is a great start and we will take a lot of positives from Saturday night's game.
"But Montenegro on Wednesday will be an even tougher game, maybe. With the heat, it is going to be a lot warmer over there as well, so that will add to it.
"You enjoy playing for your country, but there's always an extra edge when it's a World Cup game.
"It was a great start for us. Georgia are a tough team and they have got some good players in the team as well, so it was imperative we got off to a great start.
"I am just delighted to be back in the frame, both for club and country. I am just glad to be back playing football.
"I have been a long time in the gym, so it is like a new lease of life for me to be back out on the pitch."
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