Get new boss in quickly, stresses Givens

DON GIVENS stressed the importance of appointing a new Republic of Ireland manager ‘‘sooner rather than later’’ after his team played out a low-key goalless draw against Greece.

Under-21 manager Givens is in temporary charge while the FAI seek Mick McCarthy's successor.

They hope to have their new man in place before the next international, a friendly in Scotland in February, and Givens believes a swift end to all the speculation will be in the best interests of the team.