World Cup: O'Shea named in friendly squad

Manchester United defender John O’Shea will have the World Cup in his sights after being named in the Republic of Ireland under-21 squad for the friendly against Denmark at Cork on March 26.

O’Shea could yet make a breakthrough to the senior squad for the finals in Japan and South Korea this summer and senior boss Mick McCarthy will be looking for a full progress report from his under-21 supremo Don Givens.