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Giovanni Trapattoni challenged his Republic of Ireland players to take their impressive form into their remaining Euro 2012 qualifiers after seeing them claim a famous victory over Italy.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni was tonight dealt a fresh injury blow when Seamus Coleman was forced to withdraw from the squad through injury.

Ireland appealed to France and football authorities Thursday to replay their World Cup playoff in Paris after an obvious handball by Thierry Henry produced the winning goal.

Ireland's government and football association united in demands for Wednesday's 1-1 draw in France to be replayed, but Irish coach Giovanni Trapattoni dismissed the prospect as "impossible." In extra time,...