Irish boss wants to take on Italy in June friendly

IRELAND could be playing Italy in America in June in a repeat of the celebrated 1994 World Cup game.

Giovanni Trapattoni yesterday mentioned the possibility of a friendly against the Italians in New York this summer, although it later emerged that Boston or Philadelphia is the more likely host city.

Although nothing is as yet confirmed, it was revealed that an approach has been made to the Italian Football Federation, via a third party, and the FAI are now awaiting a response.