Shay Given

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Shay Given announced on Monday that he was retiring from international football.

This one is just kind of lazy. For shame, B.S.-peddlers.

Thanks to the tense nature of this relegation battle, we have to keep an eye on the fixtures of all the teams around the bottom of the table just to see where we stand.

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No, Brad Guzan Will Not Displace Shay Given

Shay Given spent Tuesday in the treatment room, while Richard Dunne sat out training as well. Will the Aston Villa players be fit for the Euro 2012 match on Friday, when Ireland take on Estonia?

Not many Aston Villa players will be making a trip to Euro 2012 -- nor to any other major continental tournament. Sigh.

Shay Given appeared to still be struggling with a groin injury when in goal against Slovakia, and missed training with Ireland on Sunday due to a reported back problem. Aston Villa fans will be hoping the goalkeeper will be rested for Tuesday's match against Russia.