Opportunity knocks as Westwood in the frame

KEIREN WESTWOOD will come under more than the usual scrutiny in the coming friendlies against Paraguay and Algeria as concern persists about whether Shay Given will have recovered from his shoulder injury in time for the start of the European Championship qualifiers in September.

“We appreciate very much Westwood because we have followed him in the past and think of him for the future, even though Shay is still young,” said Trapattoni of the Coventry City netminder.

“He has a great personality, is physically strong and he can give us security. The two friendly games are very important for him and for the team.”