Striker Long hoping for starting berth

Shane Long is determined to win a four-way battle for the right to partner Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane at Euro 2012.

Striker Long hoping for starting berth
Fri, 25 May, 2012 - 09:02

Shane Long is determined to win a four-way battle for the right to partner Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane at Euro 2012.

West Brom striker Long, club-mate Simon Cox, Wolves counterpart Kevin Doyle and Stoke's Jon Walters are the men fighting to catch manager Giovanni Trapattoni's eye ahead of the opening game of the tournament against Croatia in Poznan on June 10.

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