Delap rejects talk of Ireland recall

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Delap, 32, made his international debut a decade ago but has only 11 caps to his name after being forced to withdraw from the set-up on a number of occasions due to persistent injuries.

"I've been asked about Ireland a little bit recently but I don't think so. I'm getting on a bit now. He (Giovanni Trapattoni) has a young squad now and they're doing well at the moment."

He added: "There have been 'B' internationals and big training squads of 40-odd and I haven't had the call, but never say never."

Reflecting on his latest set-piece masterclass at the Britannia Stadium as he set up both goals in a 2-1 win over Arsenal, man-of-the-match Delap added: "If I throw the perfect ball, with the height and quality of the players in our team, I think it is undefendable.

"It has certainly proved that way in the last couple of games.

"We know what we're doing and it's no surprise. There's no secret to it, everybody knows that we do it but as long as it's working, then great.

"To beat one of the big four makes it that bit more special but we must not get too carried away - we've got to build on this result rather than sit back and take the glory."