Tributes flow as Stan the Man hits 100 caps

IRELAND’S World Cup players yesterday queued up to pay tribute to Steve Staunton on the eve of making his 100th appearance for Ireland in tomorrow’s World Cup tie against Germany in Ibaraki.

Staunton, aged 33, and appointed team captain last week will join a select group of international players around the world who have played 100 times for their national teams. They include such superstars as Bobby Charlton, Pele, Franz Beckenbaeur and Gheorge Hagi.