Martin O’Neill salutes legend Shay Given

Ireland boss Martin O’Neill hailed Shay Given as one of Ireland’s greatest goalkeepers after the Stoke City star last night confirmed his exit from the international arena.

Given, who was part of the Ireland squad for the European Championships in France this summer, will focus on his club career with Stoke after 134 appearances for the Boys in Green.

He had retired after Euro 2012 but came out of retirement two years later under Martin O’Neill.