We’ll get to Euro 2012, says O’Shea

JOHN O’SHEA has backed the Republic of Ireland to qualify for the 2012 European Championship finals.

The Manchester United defender believes the success of Giovanni Trapattoni’s side in recent friendlies against Paraguay and Algeria proves the Republic are ‘‘heading in the right direction’’.

Dunne is confident the Republic of Ireland can emerge from a group that includes Russia, Slovakia, Macedonia and Armenia to reach a first major tournament since 2002.