Republic close to full strength for Stuttgart
Shay Given, Richard Dunne, Damien Duff, Robbie Keane and Stephen Ireland have all been recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Germany after missing the friendly against Holland through injury.
Ireland lost 4-0 to the Dutch at Lansdowne Road last week and have a tough start against the Germans in Stuttgart on September 2.
Manager Steve Staunton has welcomed quintet’s availability.
“I’m delighted to have the boys available to me after their recent injuries, they are regular members of the squad and it’s vital that we have everyone we can available to us for this tough test,” Staunton said.
Left-back Ian Harte remains unavailable as he is still bothered by an injury to his left leg.
Republic of Ireland squad to play Germany on September 2, 2006: Given (Newcastle), Henderson (Brighton), Kenny (Sheffield United), Andy O’Brien (Portsmouth), Dunne (Manchester City), Carr (Newcastle), Finnan (Liverpool), Kelly (Birmingham), Doherty (Norwich), Kilbane (Everton), O’Shea (Manchester United), Reid (Blackburn), Kavanagh (Wigan), Liam Miller (Manchester United), Douglas (Blackburn), Ireland (Manchester City), Duff (Newcastle), McGeady (Celtic), Elliott (Sunderland), Keane (Tottenham), Doyle (Reading), Morrison (Crystal Palace), Alan O’Brien (Newcastle).
