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Speaking after the announcement Givens was in an upbeat mood: "We had a great week of football in Madeira, the professionalism the squad showed both on and off the pitch was second to none and the quality of football was extremely high," he said.
"We need to build on this in preparation for our preliminary rounds for the European championships and this game against Sweden will begin our journey."
Ireland squad to face Sweden:
Darren Quigley UCD, Colin Doyle Millwall, Kevin Foley Luton Town, Paul McShane Brighton & Hove Albion, Marcos Painter Birmingham City, Alex Bruce Birmingham City, Richard Keogh Bristol City, James Hand Huddersfield Town, Willo Flood Manchester City, Gary Dicker UCD, Darren Potter Southampton, Glenn Whelan Sheffield Wednesday, Michael Timlin Fulham, Roy O'Donovan Cork City, Jay Tabb Brentford, Stephen Ward Bohemians, Andy Keogh Scunthorpe United, Leon Best Sheffield Wednesday.