Trap keeps door open for Ireland return

Giovanni Trapattoni remains confident that talented midfielder Stephen Ireland will answer his country’s call once again.

Giovanni Trapattoni remains confident that talented midfielder Stephen Ireland will answer his country’s call once again.

The 21-year-old Manchester City midfielder has not played for the Republic of Ireland since September last year after withdrawing from the squad to face the Czech Republic in a Euro 2008 qualifier.

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