Martin O'Neill on Shay Given: 'We'll monitor his situation'

"He's played a big part for us since he came out of retirement. He's been an exceptional goalkeeper for us."

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has not given up hope of having veteran goalkeeper Shay Given available for the Euro 2016 finals.

Stoke's Given, who celebrates his 40th birthday next month, completed a period of rehabilitation at the Aspetar orthopaedic and sports medical hospital in Qatar last month as he attempts to battle his way back from knee surgery.