Hughes backs Given to overcome World Cup setback

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is confident his goalkeeper Shay Given has the mental toughness to cope with his World Cup agony.

Hughes backs Given to overcome World Cup setback
Fri, 20 Nov, 2009 - 17:10

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is confident his goalkeeper Shay Given has the mental toughness to cope with his World Cup agony.

Republic of Ireland number one Given knew instantly that Thierry Henry had handled in the build-up to William Gallas’ dramatic extra-time goal that gave France the draw they needed to reach South Africa.

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