Green happy to answer the call — no matter how belated

For proof that Giovanni Trapattoni moves in mysterious ways, look no further than Paul Green.

Originally left out of the Euro 2012 squad, he was the late call-up who actually went on to get game time in the tournament — against Spain — ahead of a certain Darron Gibson.

And, after an even later call-up for the recent friendly against Poland — to replace the injured David Meyler — he put in such an impressive second half performance at the Aviva Stadium that he is now firmly back in mix for Friday’s meeting Sweden.