Fri, 31 May, 2002 - 19:26
Jason McAteer has been passed fit to play for the Republic of Ireland in their opening World Cup Group E clash with Cameroon on Saturday.
The Sunderland midfielder was doubtful after suffering a badly bruised left knee during last weekend's friendly against Hiroshima in Izumo.
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