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Damien Duff holds no grudges with Thierry Henry for handball that helped deny Republic of Ireland a spot at 2010 World Cup, saying 'I'd have done it too'

Despite helping to deny Ireland a spot at the 2010 World Cup, Damien Duff seems to have forgiven Thierry Henry for his controversial handball in extra time in Paris back in 2009.

Ireland's play-off tie with France at the Stade de France went to extra time after Nicolas Anelka's first leg goal in Dublin was cancelled out by Robbie Keane's effort in Paris.

But in the 103rd minute of the tight affair, officials failed to spot Henry's handball before he set up William Gallas to score the all important goal that sent France to the finals in South Africa.