Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed how Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini recommended he take a close look at youngster Greg Cunningham.

The Blues left back made his debut against England's World Cup Group C opponents Algeria in Dublin last night.

"He (Mancini) has told me that he's a good player; clever, young and fast, and I have seen that for myself over the last week," revealed Trapattoni.

"He is someone who plays well with the ball at his feet and looks to play a pass forward immediately. That is important because when the strikers get the ball quickly, it can give them maybe a yard or second of an advantage and that can make all the difference."