Given hints he might have to quit Ireland to prolong Villa stay

SHAY GIVEN will reconsider his international future when Ireland’s European Championships campaign comes to an end, despite signing a five-year deal with Aston Villa.

Given hints he might have to quit Ireland to prolong Villa stay

The Irish number one, who has amassed a record-breaking 113 caps, is confident he can operate in the Premier League until 2016, and perhaps even beyond.

However, in order to do so, Given hinted he may have to retire from international football in 12 months’ time and devote himself entirely to his club.

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