Givens keeps quiet on managerial appointment

Republic of Ireland caretaker boss Don Givens relinquished his role after his side’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Croke Park but refused to be drawn on the identity of his permanent successor.

Robinho’s 65th-minute goal in a lacklustre affair in front of a sell-out crowd ended the Republic’s hopes of a famous win and turned attention swiftly back to the ongoing search for Steve Staunton’s replacement.