In-form Garvan relishing big chance

NEWLY-CROWNED Republic of Ireland U21 player of the year, Owen Garvan, is hoping he can replicate his club form for Don Givens in his last year at this level with the qualifying campaign for the 2011 European Championship approaching fast.

Ipswich star Garvan, who has six championship goals so far this season, will line out tonight in a three-man midfield at Turner’s Cross against an experienced German side and Givens is hoping for a competitive friendly so as to prepare his charges for the March 31 date with Turkey, also set to be played at Turner’s Cross.

Regular captain Eddie Nolan (Preston North End) has been called up to the senior squad for tomorrow’s match against Georgia so Givens has handed the armband to Plymouth Argyle striker Alan Judge, while Aldershot’s Scott Davis arrived to the camp last night to replace Nolan.