Shay Has Bitter Memories Of Defeat!

Last updated : 14 October 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor

The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland keeper,suffered efeat by Belgium in 1997.

Shay Given: "It's going to be a nerve-wracking time for everyone, I suppose. We all want to be there.

"I have been in the play-offs before - we have lost one and won one as well, and I know which feeling I preferred.

"The highlight of my career was getting to the World Cup, and we would love to get back there.

"We know it's going to be tough, but we don't fear anyone. We played the world champions on Saturday and but for a minute or two, we would have won the game, so we don't fear anyone going into next month.

"Making 100 caps, myself and Kevin Kilbane on the same night, we will both be very proud wearing the Irish jersey once more. To make it 100 times is very, very special."