Extend Trap deal now, Given urges FAI

SHAY GIVEN believes Giovanni Trapattoni should immediately be given a new Ireland contract, irrespective of performances in the Euro 2012 qualifiers.

The FAI won’t consider the issue until after this campaign, despite Trapattoni himself angling for a new offer.

But the new Aston Villa keeper believes a decision should be made now, admitting such a move could extend his own international career beyond next summer.