Given gives team confidence, says Dunne

Richard Dunne is keeping his fingers crossed Shay Given is fit to lay the foundation for the Republic of Ireland's big World Cup push.

Richard Dunne is keeping his fingers crossed that Shay Given is fit to lay the foundation for the Republic of Ireland's big World Cup push.

The 29-year-old Manchester City defender has spent much of his international career to date playing in front of the goalkeeper, who is in line to win his 93rd senior cap against Bulgaria on Saturday.