Forde deserves to start ahead of Given, says Quinn

Former Ireland striker Niall Quinn reckons David Forde has earned the right to start in goal against Georgia on Sunday ahead of Shay Given.

The shock return of 38-year-old Given to the squad after two years retired from international football has cast doubt over Forde’s status as Ireland’s first choice netminder.

With the Euro 2016 campaign due to begin on Sunday in Tbilisi, Martin O’Neill has refused to confirm whether a threat hangs over the Millwall man’s place.