Trap opens door to young guns

THE FAI has already begun to process the necessary paperwork on a number of UK-born players who may declare for the Republic of Ireland in the near future.

According to manager Giovanni Trapattoni, up to seven players have hinted they may be ready to throw their lot in with the Irish set-up and Tottenham duo Jamie O’Hara and Kyle Naughton were two of the names mentioned yesterday.

Both are currently out on loan. O’Hara, who is with Portsmouth, has already stated he will make a decision after the World Cup. Naughton, a defender who normally operates at right-back, has been less vocal about his intentions.