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Dunne trains ahead of the Georgia game. INPHO/Donall Farmer

Dunne will play some part in Georgia game - Trapattoni

However, the veteran coach indicated the defender was not in contention to play against the Faroes.

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI HAS confirmed that Richard Dunne will feature in Ireland’s friendly with Georgia today, suggesting the defender is likely to get “30-45 minutes” of game time this evening.

Dunne has failed to play a competitive game of football since Euro 2012, after suffering from persistent hip and groin injuries, and was last month let go by Aston Villa seemingly on account of these problems.

However, despite his lack of first-team action in recent times, Trapattoni is confident Dunne is in a fit enough condition to represent Ireland at the Aviva Stadium today.

Nevertheless, the veteran coach said Dunne wouldn’t be considered for Friday’s World Cup qualifier with the Faroe Islands, and added: “After this game, we can evaluate [Dunne's] physical condition.”

Meanwhile, Shane Long said he was looking forward to the prospect of having the defender back in the side, and suggested he has shown few ill effects in training despite being sidelined for so long.

“He’s still a rock at the back and knows the game inside out,” the West Brom striker said. “He loves playing for his country, so I’m sure you’ll see the Richard Dunne of old tomorrow.”

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 8:04 AM

    Great to see Dunne back. Hope he finds a new team next season.

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    Mute Robert O'Sullivan
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    Jun 2nd 2013, 8:30 AM

    I think a move to Celtic would suit Dunne,

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    Mute Alan Kelly
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    Jun 2nd 2013, 8:30 AM

    MLS?

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 8:46 AM

    He’d be a good buy for a newly promoted Premiership team.

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 9:25 AM

    I agree Robert. He’d only need to use one leg in that league!

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 9:29 AM

    Cool bike

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 9:06 AM

    Welcome back Dunner. Looks fit too.

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 10:25 AM

    For some reason I can see him in a rovers jersey? Be good exposer for the league.

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 8:40 AM

    Will they get 5,000 in the Aviva today ?

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 8:57 AM

    Lansdowne Road… Is the name of the stadium

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    Jun 2nd 2013, 10:14 AM

    After lord landsdown. Hmm . British lord or an insurance company… Tough one to call

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