Forde 'standing tall' ahead of competitive debut

David Forde is ready to take his big chance as he prepares to make his competitive debut for the Republic of Ireland, according to goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly.

Kelly, a former Republic goalkeeper, has seen the 33-year-old Millwall stopper edge ahead of Sunderland’s Keiren Westwood in the battle to become Shay Given’s long-term replacement.