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Republic of Ireland vs. Georgia: Given wary of confident Georgia

Georgia did Republic of Ireland a favor in Euro 2016 qualification, but now have the chance to dent their hopes of reaching the finals.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is wary of slipping up against a confident Georgia side that handed Martin O'Neill's team's hopes of Euro 2016 qualification a huge boost on Friday.

Ireland moved into third place in Group D as they easily beat minnows Gibraltar 4-0 while Scotland suffered a 1-0 loss to Georgia in Tbilisi.

That pair of results has put Ireland in pole position to earn a play-off berth. O'Neill's men are one point ahead of Scotland with three qualifiers to play.