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Shay Given proud to take the armband pride in Irish armband

Shay Given has spoken of his pride at being named captain by manager Giovanni Trapattoni more than 12 years after collecting his first Irish cap.

The Italian had little hesitation in giving the job to his goalkeeper, whom he has compared to Gianluigi Buffon, for tonight's visit of Poland in the absence of Robbie Keane.

Given said: "From a man like Mr Trapattoni, it is a great honour for him to say such words because Gianluigi Buffon is one of the best goalkeepers in the world."

Richard Dunne will miss tonight's game after his wife went into labour.

* Live on Sky Sports 2 7.45pm

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