True to his word, Kerr gives Harte another chance

IAN HARTE has finally been handed an international reprieve despite a bust-up earlier in the season with Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr.

Although not included in a 22-man squad for the Jackie McNamara testimonial with Celtic at Parkhead on May 29 - due to club commitments with Levante - Harte is to link up with the party two days later ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Israel and the Faroe Islands.

Just over three months ago, though, it appeared Harte had played his final match under Kerr after claiming he was being deliberately frozen out of the Republic picture.