Ireland boost as Dunne returns to training

Good news for Republic of Ireland fans.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2012 - 01:00

Liam Mackey

Aston Villa central defender Richard Dunne returned to training yesterday after two months out of action with a broken collarbone.

Manager Alex McLeish last night expressed confidence Dunne will be available for the final two games of the campaign against Tottenham and Norwich and will be fully fit for the national side’s Euro 2012 campaign.

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Courts Soccer England Place: West Brom Person: Dunne Person: Richard Dunne Person: Alex McLeish Person: McLeish Person: Richard Person: Dunnie Event: Euro 2012 Organisation: Aston Villa Organisation: Tottenham Organisation: Norwich Organisation: Manchester City

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