Trapattoni wants Dunne fit for qualifiers

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has told defender Richard Dunne to save himself for next month’s World Cup qualifiers as he fights his way back from injury.

The 33-year-old Aston Villa man is yet to play for his club this season because of a persistent groin problem, but was put on stand-by for Wednesday night’s friendly with Poland at the Aviva Stadium when Trapattoni named his latest squad last month.