Hughes backs Given to recover

MANCHESTER CITY manager Mark Hughes is confident his goalkeeper Shay Given has the mental toughness to cope with his World Cup agony.

Ireland number one Given knew instantly that Thierry Henry had handled in the build-up to William Gallas’ dramatic extra-time goal.

But despite Given’s frantic protests, he failed to change referee Martin Hansson’s mind, condemning the Irish to an agonising play-off exit.