Shocked Foley: I feel betrayed

Kevin Foley is leaving the Ireland team camp in Italy and returning to his home in England after his Euro 2012 ended before it even began yesterday, leaving the Wolves man angered and in a state of shock.

“I feel betrayed,” said Foley last night, at the end of a day during which the news that he was suddenly surplus to requirements had been broken to him by Giovanni Trapattoni shortly before yesterday’s midday deadline for the submission of Ireland’s final squad of 23 for the Euros.

Foley was determined to prove his fitness was not an issue by taking up the option to play in last night’s warm-up game against a Tuscan selection which Ireland won 5-0.