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Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.

Ciaran Kelly on Sunderland midfielder James McClean, who has played himself into contention for a Euro 2012 place since his move from Derry City.