Shay can shine on world stage - Bonner

Shay Given is being tipped to prove he is the best young goalkeeper in Europe at the World Cup finals.

Tue, 28 May, 2002 - 07:41

Shay Given is being tipped to prove he is the best young goalkeeper in Europe at the World Cup finals.

Ireland goalkeeping coach Packie Bonner believes Newcastle ace Given is already better than England pair David Seaman and Nigel Martyn, and France goalkeeper Fabien Barthez.

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