Shay Will Play In Irish Opener

Last updated : 08 June 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

Marco Tardelli: "Shay rested because he knows his body. I think he is ready to play.

"Everything is good.

"He decides to work sometimes yes and sometimes no because he knows."

Given, Ireland's most-capped player, is a key member of Trapattoni's first-choice back five and the Italian would certainly want to be able to include his name as the first on his teamsheet for the clash with the Croatians in Poznan.