Shay Given Gives Warning!

Last updated : 09 September 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
Given: "It's a very tough group. People who say it is an easy group, I think, are way off the mark.

"Italy are the world champions, Bulgaria have got some very good players as well and Georgia, Montenegro and Cyprus - there are no easy games.

"Every game, you have got to be focussed on the job in hand.

"We have only played one so far, but it is a great start and we will take a lot of positives from Saturday night's game.

"But Montenegro on Wednesday will be an even tougher game, maybe. With the heat, it is going to be a lot warmer over there as well, so that will add to it.

"You enjoy playing for your country, but there's always an extra edge when it's a World Cup game.

"It was a great start for us. Georgia are a tough team and they have got some good players in the team as well, so it was imperative we got off to a great start.

"I am just delighted to be back in the frame, both for club and country. I am just glad to be back playing football.

"I have been a long time in the gym, so it is like a new lease of life for me to be back out on the pitch."