IT may have been a chastening evening on the pitch but the news was better away from it with confirmation that Giovanni Trapattoni will be back on his feet in good time for the opening Euro 2010 qualifier in Yerevan.

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI was happy to end his season on a high after two strong performances this week.

Ireland has been drawn with Andorra, Armenia, FYR Macedonia, Slovakia and Russia in Group B in the Euro 2010 draw.

Ireland have been drawn with Andorra, Armenia, and FYR Macedonia in group B for Euro 2012. The draw is still going on, with more teams to be announced in each group.