Given determined to beat Cyprus

Goalkeeper Shay Given is intent on a better outcome against Cyprus and has spoken out about his determination to secure a win for the team.

Ireland first have to finish the current qualifying campaign, with Cyprus the visitors to Croke Park tomorrow, followed by a trip to Cardiff next month to face Wales.

The clash with the Cypriots is one in which Ireland can exorcise a few demons following the humiliating 5-2 defeat in Nicosia a year ago.

Vice-captain Shay Given was unable to play that night due to injury.