Ten years after, just four left of team that hammered the Danes
TEN YEARS ago, a Republic of Ireland side managed by Steve Staunton beat Denmark 4-0 in Aarhus. While it is one of the many friendlies that has since faded from memory, it is notable as the only game in which Shane Long scored twice. Robbie Keane also netted twice. The starting XI, as well as the substitutes, have lived varied and interesting lives since… WAYNE HENDERSON The goalkeeper’s career was cut short by a spinal injury in 2009 when the Dubliner was just 27. Now an agent who looks after Seán Maguire, among others.
STEPHEN CARR Joint owner of a restaurant in Marbella along with fellow former full-back Ian Harte. RICHARD DUNNE Became a cult figure after a heroic performance in Russia in a Euro 2012 qualifier. Currently lives in Monte Carlo and is a regular television pundit. JOHN O’SHEA Still in the squad, the veteran defender will be aiming for a swansong at next summer’s World Cup. STEVE FINNAN Won Champions League with Liverpool, last known working in London alongside his brother Seán in property development. AIDEN McGEADY Now a squad player under Martin O’Neill, the 31-year-old winger is eight appearances away from the 100-cap mark.
DARREN POTTER Former Liverpool midfielder was part of the 2005 Champions League winning squad and is now with Rotherham in League One.
ANDY REID Infamously fell out with Giovanni Trapattoni, he lives in Nottingham and works as a radio commentator. STEPHEN HUNT Football agent, and newspaper columnist, he also has an interest in horses.
KEVIN DOYLE Called time on his career last month, citing numerous concussions and headaches as the cause. ROBBIE KEANE Ireland’s
life under Martin O’Neill after years in the wilderness. DARRON GIBSON Debuted v the Danes but international career blighted by fall-outs and injury. Now at Sunderland. STEPHEN KELLY Yet to officially retire but the 34-year-old exSpurs defender was released by Rotherham last summer. KEVIN KILBANE Irish Mail on Sunday columnist as well as presenter of Newstalk’s Off the Ball. ANDY KEOGH Scorer of the first goal under Trapattoni. In Australia since 2014, now with Perth Glory. MANAGER STEVE STAUNTON Later managed Darlington but now has business interests outside game.