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Everton are still without Steven Pienaar as they face his old club, Tottenham Hotspur

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Ireland striker Robbie Keane

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Aiden McGeady battles for the ball with Simun Samuelsen

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Dawn Purvis, programme director of Marie Stopes Northern Ireland in the new Belfast clinic

End of an era as Ireland's veterans pass the baton

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Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni upbeat despite mounting Republic of Ireland injury list

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni will spend the next two days devising a plan to guide his injury-hit side past the might of Germany.

Giovanni Trapattoni barks instructions at his players

Giovanni Trapattoni hits back at claims he showed too much loyalty to senior Ireland players

Giovanni Trapattoni has hit back at claims that he was too loyal to his senior men during the Republic of Ireland's disappointing Euro 2012 campaign.

<b>Xabi Alonso </b> <br/> Kept possession well and kept the ball moving from deep in the Spanish midfield. 6

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso wary of Republic of Ireland threat

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is expecting a major battle as the Republic attempt to stage a Euro 2012 smash and grab raid.

<b>Mario Gomez (Germany)</b><br/>
Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez scored on his debut for Germany in 2007 against Switzerland. In the 51 games he's played since, he's notched an noble 21 goals. Yet his form in the big tournaments has failed to impress. Despite breaking up the tried and tested partnership of Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose at Euro 2008, he failed to score at the tournament, including a substitute appearance in the final against Spain. At the World Cup in South Africa, he was similarly useless - again failing to find the net even once. But this season he's been in startling form for his club side, scoring 26 goals in the league and an incredible 12 in Bayern's march to the Champions League final - and that's why we're backing the 26-year-old to break his tournament duck and then some at Euro 2012. If he doesn't, Germany can look to those trusted old hands Klose and Podolski to see them through.

Euro 2012 files: The golden boot contenders

Euro 2012 kicks-off in just a matter of weeks and in anticipation The Independent will be running down the key factors and people to keep an eye on in Poland and Ukraine this summer.

James McClean retaining hope of Euro 2012 place with Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland new boy James McClean returned to Sunderland determined to force his way into Giovanni Trapattoni's Euro 2012 plans.

Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic: Trapattoni relishes stern test

Republic of Ireland new boys James McClean and Shane Duffy will have to wait for their chance after manager Giovanni Trapattoni kept faith with his established names for tonight's friendly against the Czech Republic in Dublin.

Alex McLeish accused Robin van Persie of elbowing Carlos Cuellar

Aston Villa open contract talks with Carlos Cuellar

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<b>10. Alex McLeish £6m</b>

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish vows to 'get it right' ahead of planned protest

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has come out fighting ahead of a proposed fans' protest before Sunday's home game with Manchester City and insisted: "I'll get it right at this club."

Karl Henry apologises for 'stupid mistake'

Midfielder Karl Henry has apologised to Wolves manager Mick McCarthy, players and the club's supporters for the "stupid mistake" which led to his sending off against Aston Villa at the weekend.

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