Givens hails fine Irish performance

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U21 manager Don Givens paid tribute to his young guns after their victory over Greece in a UEFA Championships qualifier in Athens last night.

Paul McShane gave Ireland the start they were looking for when he found the net with a thumping header after just 10 minutes.

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Glenn Whelan wrapped up a precious victory in the 52nd minute when he latched on to a Flood lay-off and to beat Sifakis with a beautifully struck effort from 25 yards.