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Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni confirmed on Friday that Shay Given was fit to play against Croatia on Sunday in their Euro 2012 opening match and also said "never say never" when asked whether the Irish team could win the tournament.

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The Republic of Ireland trained on Friday at the Municipal Stadium in Gdynia as they finalise preparations for their UEFA European Championship opener against Croatia on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Shay Given, who had been an injury concern, took a full part in training, including a practice match and set pieces.

Given was replaced at half time during the Republic of Ireland's last warm up game, but coach Giovanni Trapattoni confident he's back to full fitness.

SOUNDBITE: (English) Giovanni Trapattoni, Republic of Ireland coach:

(Shay Given took part in training, will he be fit for the Croatia game?)

"Yes but I have no doubt (that) he just needed a rest yesterday, it was not an injury. I had no doubt about that he can play, that is normal. Obviously when the team or the squad is completely, also the other, we have a good option. We have a good, also the other (goalkeeper), not reserve option, but with this, our strong team. The team (squad) deserve to play that come here (to play) in the Euro."

The Republic of Ireland's other opponents in Group C are Spain and Italy, who also play each other on Sunday.