Givens lauds his charges’ ‘inner confidence’

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Manchester City striker Stephen Elliott pulled a goal back before Blackburn defender John Fitzgerald struck a last-minute equaliser to give the Irish a deserved draw.

"This group have come through together, they have been to the World Cup and done well, and they have an inner confidence that they are difficult to beat and they proved it again today. It is a great quality to have, although you need technical ability too," said Givens.