Shine for Brian, Givens tells youngsters

DON GIVENS has challenged his U-21 players to extend their four-match unbeaten run when they face Russia tonight — and capture the attention of boss Brian Kerr.

Givens' team have made steady progress in recent months and are unbeaten this summer as they go into the U-21 Championship clash with the Russians at Waterford.

A 2-2 friendly draw against Germany was followed by a share of the points in the qualifier against Georgia which ended 1-1, a 2-1 qualifying victory over Albania and a 5-1 friendly thrashing of Poland.