Football Soccer - Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - International Friendly - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland - 27/5/16 Republic of Ireland's Shay Given acknowledges fans at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley
(Reuters) - Goalkeeper Shay Given has decided to retire from international football at the age of 40 after representing Ireland for more than two decades.
The Stoke City keeper, who made his Ireland debut as a 19-year-old in 1996, finishes with 134 caps and was part of the squad that was knocked out of the recent Euro 2016 tournament by hosts France in the last 16.
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